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Norton Rose Fulbright

Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada

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Our Canadian life sciences and healthcare team has a strong reputation for working with an array of innovative pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology companies, as well as investors in the sector. We provide cutting-edge advice on the full range of legal issues that arise in the sector, from regulatory and compliance strategy through to patent litigation and corporate transactions.

In a period of global uncertainty, the sector faces a raft of legal and commercial hurdles that can affect the ability of many companies to do business in the industry. From the consequences of the patent cliff through to increased scrutiny by local regulatory authorities worldwide, our experienced lawyers effectively guide the world’s leading life sciences and healthcare corporations in navigating this difficult landscape.

We handle both domestic and cross-border matters throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia, offering an integrated service to our life sciences and healthcare clients across the globe.

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Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance - Nationwide - Canada

What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright leverages its international platform to assist its impressive client roster in the life sciences sector. With notable depth in its Toronto and Vancouver offices, it has particular strength in contentious mandates, from patent and IP litigation to commercial files and product liability. The law firm also maintains an active regulatory and compliance practice and provides support to clients on commercial transactions and fundraising matters. It regularly acts for start-ups, emerging growth companies and multinationals, among others.

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Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright provided counsel to KisoJi Biotechnology on its agreement with Cancer Research UK to incorporate its lead asset, KJ-103, into a first-in-human clinical trial.

Strengths

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  • Each of the subject matter experts we have dealt with at Norton Rose has been superb and has provided great advice. They are totally client-focused.

    Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada

  • The team at Norton Rose Fulbright offers clear, strategic and well-researched legal guidance based on deep knowledge of the relevant laws and regulations.

    Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada

  • Norton Rose Fulbright is extremely reliable, attentive to client needs and able to make themselves available immediately to provide support.

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  • The team at Norton Rose has a robust knowledge in this space with the ability to provide practical and pragmatic advice. In all instances, Norton Rose has provided timely and strong advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Vanessa Grant
    Vanessa Grant

    Vanessa Grant

    Toronto-based Vanessa Grant maintains her notable position in the life sciences sector, with skills sought out by venture capital organisations and major global pharmaceutical companies alike. Of late, she has played a leading role in significant financing and corporate restructuring files.

    • Vanessa is just a fantastic defender of our interests and a really strong counsel.

      Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada

    • I would highly recommend Vanessa Grant, given her experience, credibility and knowledge of the industry across many different areas.

      Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada
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  • Janet Grove KC
    Janet Grove KC

    Janet Grove KC

    Vancouver-based Janet Grove is adept at acting for biotech and biopharmaceutical companies on M&A transactions, financings and collaboration agreements. She is the head of the life sciences and healthcare group at Norton Rose Fulbright in Canada.

    • Janet gives excellent and reliable service.

      Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada

    • Janet is an excellent lawyer who understands our company and its situation. I have absolute trust in her judgement and opinions.

      Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada

    • Janet Grove delivers outstanding client service and legal expertise.

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  • Kristin Wall
    Kristin Wall

    Kristin Wall

    Kristin Wall has deep expertise in the field of product regulation and IP. She has significant experience advising on licensing and drug pricing, as well as a solid track record litigating patent challenges and judicial reviews. She is based in Toronto.

    • Kristin Wall is able to provide clear direction on complex matters to enable her clients to make good and sound decisions.

      Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada

    • Kristin has an extremely great depth of knowledge of our business and can bring her practical advice on the pharma space. She's very strong and responsive, practical and brings expertise to the table.

      Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada

    • Kristin is truly amazing. She is wildly talented and skilled as a litigator and she is a thoughtful individual to work with.

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