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Torys LLP

Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance

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Torys LLP

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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.

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Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance - Nationwide - Canada

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.

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Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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

    Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada

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

    Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada

  • 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: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada

  • 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: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eileen M McMahon
    Eileen M McMahon

    Eileen M McMahon

    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.

      Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada

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

      Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada
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  • Teresa Reguly
    Teresa Reguly

    Teresa Reguly

    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.

      Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada

    • 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!

      Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada
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  • Yolande Dufresne
    Yolande Dufresne

    Yolande Dufresne

    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.

      Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada

    • Yolande is knowledgeable, prompt and solution-oriented.

      Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentCanada
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