Department profile
Stikeman Elliott LLP

Life Sciences

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Rankings

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Life Sciences - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Stikeman Elliott has a solid pedigree in life sciences matters, advising on the full range of corporate transactional, commercial, intellectual property and disputes work. Its enviable client base includes major healthcare systems, biotechnology companies and pharmaceutical developers. The firm offers significant strength from its Montréal and Toronto offices.

Work Highlights

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  • Stikeman Elliott acted as Canadian counsel for Merck in its USD1.3 billion cash acquisition of the aqua business of Elanco Animal Health Incorporated.

Strengths

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  • The team at Stikeman Elliott is incredibly thoughtful. It gives us great confidence when collaborating that we know they are always paying attention.

    Life Sciences respondentCanada
  • The team at Stikeman Elliott has a ton of experience and knows how to handle very complex and sophisticated matters.

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  • Stikeman Elliott is a go-to firm. You want them in your corner, not opposite.

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  • Stikeman Elliott is a customer-oriented team with very short response times and ongoing status updates. They pay close attention to our needs while providing a broader market perspective.

    Life Sciences respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Sara Zborovski
    Band 3Sara Zborovski

    Sara Zborovski

    Sara Zborovski acts for a range of players in the life sciences sector, including pharmaceutical, healthcare and medical device companies. Her practice focuses on product regulations and compliance matters.

  • Up and ComingJeremy Sculnick
    Up and ComingJeremy Sculnick

    Jeremy Sculnick

    Jeremy Sculnick is a seasoned laywer in Stikeman Elliot's corporate group, where he has a special focus on life science matters. He acts on financing and acquisitions, amongst other matters, from the firm's Montréal office.

    • Jeremy has a great understanding of business elements at play and the ability to understand and evaluate risks.

      Life Sciences respondentCanada
    • Jeremy is a pleasure to deal with. He is very creative, understands our problems, objectives and goals and provides us with tremendous support.

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    • Jeremy Sculnick is an excellent practitioner. Clients love working with him as he is deeply knowledgeable about the Canadian life sciences ecosystem and has a practical, business-minded approach.

      Life Sciences respondentCanada
  • Associates to watchIan Trimble
    Associates to watchIan Trimble

    Ian Trimble

    Ian Trimble is an associate with a rising profile for his expertise in the life sciences sector, enjoying a particularly strong reputation in regulatory matters.

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