Mathieu Gagné

Author of “Drug and Health Products Law in Canada” with a Doctor of Law degree, Mathieu Gagné is recognized as a leading lawyer in drug and other health products (medical devices, cosmetics, natural health products, etc.) related laws.

He advises and represents various stakeholders in the health and life sciences sector.

Mathieu has a unique knowledge of the legal framework governing drugs and other health products, from their inception in the lab to their consumption. Well within his area of expertise are the various standards governing the pharmaceutical life cycle and requiring compliance by industry stakeholders, such as pharmaceutical and biotech companies, researchers, ethics committees, wholesalers, distributors, pharmacies, health professionals, healthcare establishments, consumers and governments. His expertise also covers public law, business law as well as litigation (product liability, judicial review, class actions, etc.).

Mathieu has counselled many major international pharmaceutical companies on drug insurance plans, clinical trials, drug pricing and reimbursement, business practices, recalls, and other issues related to the approval, marketing, advertising, manufacturing and distribution of drugs in Canada. He has also counselled various pharmaceutical clients regarding negotiations with government authorities and the settlement of claims by alternative means to the judicial process. He has advised researchers and biotech companies on matters concerning clinical trials, pharmaceutical patents, financing and technology transfers.