/Home/Canada/Life Sciences in Nationwide - Canada/Torys LLP
View profile of Torys LLP
Department profile
Torys LLP
Department profile | Torys LLP
Life Sciences

About

Provided by Torys LLP

Our cross-border, multidisciplinary team brings unique market awareness and a business-minded approach to players in the life sciences industry. 

Torys’ Life Sciences practice is the only Canadian practice to be ranked in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners and is recognized for transactional strength and broad IP capabilities. Our team includes over 40 lawyers and patent agents, including PhDs, MScs and engineers. It is this sophisticated capability that facilitates the pragmatic and innovative counsel we give to clients across the life sciences ecosystem.
We serve biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device and health technology companies on all aspects of their business. Our experienced Canada/U.S. cross-border team manages complex multijurisdictional work for clients, from regulatory issues and commercial transactions to grey-marketing, IP, and product liability and class action litigation.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Life Sciences - Nationwide - Canada

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Torys maintains its eminent position in the life sciences market and is credited for its cross-border practice, which is bolstered by the support of partners in Toronto, Montréal and New York. The team continues to advise blue-chip clients in the life sciences industry on a diverse range of regulatory and IP matters. The law firm also advises on venture capital financing and offers dispute resolution services to clients through its acclaimed litigation group. It offers further expertise in M&A, licensing, joint ventures and strategic partnerships.

Work Highlights

  • Torys acted for Greenbrook TMS regarding its proposed acquisition by Neuronetics.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The team at Torys has the depth to deal with matters. They don't overpromise and always overdeliver.

Life Sciences respondent
Canada

Torys is extremely knowledgeable. The team's in-depth expertise and strategic approach have been extremely valuable.

Life Sciences respondent
Canada

Torys is readily accessible and prompt with its support and advice. In addition, I have appreciated their practical approach and broad range of expertise.

Life Sciences respondent
Canada

I think the team at Tory's is top-notch in terms of work quality and business approach. My needs as a client are well looked after.

Life Sciences respondent
Canada

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Eileen M McMahon
Eileen M McMahon
Star Individuals
Eileen McMahon enjoys a reputation as one of Canada's foremost life sciences lawyers and is considered a go-to expert by many major pharmaceutical companies. She assists with product regulations and licensing, as well as intellectual property. She is based in Toronto, from where she leads Torys' IP and food and drug regulatory practices.

Eileen is a strong performer in all aspects.

Eileen McMahon is commercially sound and wants to know what the clients want. She is a good communicator and has a great network.

View Profile
Teresa Reguly
1
Teresa Reguly
1
Band 1
Toronto-based Teresa Reguly is a popular choice among pharmaceutical and biotech companies, advising on industry-specific regulations as well as IP filing and prosecution. She also assists clients with the advertising and marketing of products.

Teresa is an expert. We need her for her breadth of expertise.

It's Teresa's broad expertise and availability that I so appreciate. She's also a great thought partner on many topics. Teresa is the best!

View Profile
U
Yolande Dufresne
U
Up and Coming

A rising figure at Torys, Yolande Dufresne has an active regulatory practice across the life sciences and technology space.

Yolande Dufresne is always accessible, open to discussion and sharing of risk considerations. She is an incredible partner to us.

Yolande is knowledgeable, prompt and solution-oriented.

View Profile
Denise Ramsden
Denise Ramsden
Associates to watch

Denise Ramsden is particularly well-versed in advising healthcare and pharmaceutical clients in food and drug regulatory compliance and enforcement. She is based in Toronto.

View Profile

Ranked Lawyers at
Torys LLP

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Nationwide - Canada

Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance
Eileen M McMahon
Eileen M McMahon
Star Individuals
View Profile
Teresa Reguly
1
Teresa Reguly
1
Band 1
View Profile
U
Yolande Dufresne
U
Up and Coming
View Profile
Denise Ramsden
Denise Ramsden
Associates to watch
View Profile

Members

Provided by Torys LLP

Cheryl Reicin

Cheryl Reicin

Head of Department

Eileen M McMahon

Eileen M McMahon

Head of Department