Life Sciences | Asia-Pacific

AZB & Partners houses a notable team offering significant expertise in IP matters, assisting a range of multinational corporates in the life sciences sector. The team handles a full range of work, from brand portfolio management and trade mark and patent prosecution to IP-related contentious work. The firm regularly advises major pharmaceutical companies on regulatory issues and works closely with the firm's corporate team to handle investments into the life sciences sector.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas comes highly rated for its strong life sciences practice, with impressive experience assisting multinational corporates with approvals for new drugs and medical devices, clinical trial matters, and other complex regulatory issues, including licensing. The firm acts for a range of international healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, and is capable of handling related IP matters and disputes, as well as investments and acquisitions in the sector.

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys offers a comprehensive suite of services to life sciences clients across IP, corporate and tax issues. As well as its impressive expertise in patent prosecution matters, the firm advises on regulatory approval processes. The firm retains an impressive client following among agricultural biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.

Arogya Legal fields a team of specialised experts in Indian healthcare law. The team is particularly experienced in advising clients within the pharmaceuticals space in areas such as product regulation and clinical trials.

Khaitan & Co has a noteworthy life sciences team with standout expertise in corporate and capital markets work. The firm is particularly active in handling sales and acquisitions for pharmaceuticals and healthcare providers, as well as venture capital deals and IPOs. The team offers additional strength in handling regulatory disputes and intellectual property matters.

Samvad Partners is well positioned to advise clients in healthcare and life sciences law, with notable expertise in investments, fund-raising and transactions. The team also advises in disputes work within the healthcare sector.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. fields a notable life sciences practice with experience in handling complex transactional matters. The team is well positioned to advise on cross-border matters in areas beyond India.

Spice Route Legal has a noteworthy life sciences practice with a focus on IP, data privacy and corporate issues. The team handles transactional, licensing and regulatory matters for domestic and international clients in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and health-tech space.

Trilegal operates a notable life science practice supported by lawyers with multidisciplinary backgrounds. The team is particularly adept at handling investments, sales and acquisitions in the life sciences space. It offers expertise to pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers in matters including tax, liability, antitrust and data protection.