Life Sciences
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
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Provided by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Osler has a long history of helping companies in the Pharmaceuticals, Biotech and Life Sciences sector safeguard their intellectual property. For more than 11 years, Osler has represented one of the top three generic pharmaceutical companies worldwide in numerous pharmaceutical patent litigation proceedings under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations and has been involved in many other significant patent cases over the years. Osler also advises companies on how to negotiate licensing agreements and leverage their IP for M&A, reorganizations and other transactions.
With more people turning their attention to the biotech and life sciences space, it’s important to work with a group of legal advisors who understand the global healthcare market and can ensure that you maintain control over your work.
Chambers Review
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt houses a distinguished life sciences team with particular strength in corporate mandates for both established and startup entities, covering M&A, financeand strategic partnerships. The law firm also runs a well-respected IP practice out of its Montréal, Ottawa and Toronto offices, with a strong track record of success for clients in the generic pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.
Work Highlights
- Osler represented BenchSci in its USD95million Series D funding round led by Generation Investment Management and with participation from iNovia Capital, TCV, Golden Ventures and F-Prime Capital Partners.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their knowledge of the life sciences industry allows them to address complex matters effectively."
"The team offers diverse and very complementary skills."
"Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt is informed and up to date with market trends. The firm is creative and available."
"They provide reliable and informative service."
"They have a team with great depth and breadth. They are always responsive."
"Their knowledge of the life sciences industry allows them to address complex matters effectively."
"The team offers diverse and very complementary skills."
"Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt is informed and up to date with market trends. The firm is creative and available."
"They provide reliable and informative service."
"They have a team with great depth and breadth. They are always responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Montréal-based Nathalie Beauregard is a corporate and commercial lawyer with significant experience in the life sciences sector. A regular adviser to pharmaceutical and biotech startup companies, she assists with corporate transactions, commercial agreements and financing initiatives.
"Nathalie has extensive knowledge of how the life sciences industry works and a lot of experience with life sciences clients. She knows our business and anticipates issues accordingly."
"She is an expert, brilliant, careful and creative lawyer."