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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial & Regulatory

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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Osler’s health industry team has a deep understanding of Canada’s legislative and regulatory environment, the new technologies that are driving change in the health industry, and the unique litigation challenges the industry faces and can help organizations remain competitive and compliant in today’s highly regulated legislative landscape. Leveraging the collective experience and expertise of practice groups from across the firm, Osler takes a “one-firm” approach to legal service delivery to provide clients with insights into new business and operational opportunities and challenges as well as visibility into issues that can affect the viability of an organization, today and down the road. Osler is the only firm in Canada to offer a specialized corporate health practice in addition to specialized health industry regulatory and litigation expertise.

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Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial & Regulatory - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt commands respect for its representation of local and international players in public and private health. Operating out of its hub in Toronto, the health group advises on a broad range of regulatory, privacy and corporate commercial matters, with an impressive roster of clients from healthcare providers to government departments. The firm is particularly noted for its pioneering practice focused on the emerging e-health sector.
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Work Highlights

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  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt provided strategic advice to Teva Canada on the design, implementation and direction of a biosimilar patient support program.

Strengths

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  • Osler's team is excellent, highly adaptable and has broad expertise.

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  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's extensive knowledge base of complex legislation and regulation is essential to what they have achieved and the advice they provide.

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  • The team at Osler is highly available and able to assist in response to unexpected time-sensitive issues on very tight timelines.

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  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt are subject matter experts and always supportive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Watts
    Michael Watts

    Michael Watts

    Michael Watts continues to be an acknowledged leader in the healthcare space, with renowned expertise in corporate governance and transactions, as well as assisting with the development of a range of e-health platforms. He is based in Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Toronto office, where he acts as chair of the firm's health industry group and co-chair of the cannabis group.

    • Michael is a wealth of knowledge and experience.

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  • Susan Newell
    Susan Newell

    Susan Newell

    Susan Newell is a corporate lawyer with a strong focus on the healthcare sector, advising on matters ranging from M&A to e-health and medical-use cannabis. She works for an array of clients, covering healthcare providers and institutions, as well as investors and e-health platforms. Newell is based in Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Toronto office.

    • Susan is always a go-to and she has a nuanced understanding of the law.

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  • Aislinn Reid
    Aislinn Reid

    Aislinn Reid

    Aislinn Reid frequently acts on behalf of hospitals in judicial reviews, disputes and civil actions. She is based in the firms Toronto office.

    • Aislinn has an excellent combination of expertise and communication skills.

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    • Aislinn is an exceptional lawyer with broad expertise in the field. She has always been highly reliable, efficient, and effective.

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