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Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance | Canada

Nationwide - Canada

This practice area broadly focuses on the commercialisation of products across the life sciences sector, including  pharmaceuticals,  medical  devices,  biotechnology programmes, life systems, cosmetics, nutraceuticals and food processing. The section also encompasses organisations and institutions that devote themselves to research, development, technology transfer and commercialisation within the life sciences sphere. Intellectual property issues tend to dominate in this area as pharmaceutical giants seek to obtain innovative blockbuster drugs from biotechs and other sector companies. The section also centres on the licensing and acquisition of new products.

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Star Individuals

  1. Eileen M McMahon
    Eileen M McMahon
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance
    2025 | Star Individuals | 9 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 1

  1. Alice Tseng
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    Alice Tseng
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar | Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance
    2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Toronto-based Alice Tseng maintains a market-leading regulatory practice in the life sciences sector, advising on matters ranging from the licensing and commercialisation of products to advertising and issues of privacy.
  2. Mathieu Gagné
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    Mathieu Gagné
    Fasken
    Fasken | Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance
    2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    He is the preeminent authority in the field of pharmaceutical regulation, offering top-tier legal advice and support with unparalleled expertise and depth of talent. His advice is clear and timely.
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Band 2

  1. Ingrid E VanderElst
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    Ingrid E VanderElst
    Fasken
    Fasken | Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Toronto-based Ingrid VanderElst is an experienced IP and regulatory lawyer who is frequently consulted by clients in the life sciences sector, including biomedical research and pharmaceutical companies. Her regulatory practice particularly impresses for its breadth, covering licensing, competitionand pricing, among other areas.
  2. Laura Weinrib
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    Laura Weinrib
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Laura Weinrib maintains a respected regulatory practice, covering product licensing, marketing, advertising and issues of privacy. She is based in Toronto.
  3. Teresa Reguly
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    Teresa Reguly
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. Timothy M. Squire
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    Timothy M. Squire
    Fasken
    Fasken | Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Timothy Squire is highlighted for his experience assisting domestic and international pharmaceutical companies with the licensing and launching of their products across Canada. He is based in Toronto.
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Band 3

  1. Jean-Raphaël Champagne
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    Jean-Raphaël Champagne
    Fasken
    Fasken | Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jean-Raphaël Champagne assists clients with a range of regulatory issues, including licensing and PLA review, as well as representation in market authorisation and compliance issues. He is based in the law firm's Québec City office.
  2. Kristin Wall
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    Kristin Wall
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Kristin Wall has deep expertise in the field of product regulation and IP. She has significant experience advising on licensing and drug pricing, as well as a solid track record litigating patent challenges and judicial reviews. She is based in Toronto.
  3. Pei Li
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    Pei Li
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Pei Li is acknowledged for her expertise in regulatory and compliance matters in the life sciences sectors, including product investigation and marketing issues. She is based in Toronto.
  4. Sara Zborovski
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    Sara Zborovski
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    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.
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Up and Coming

  1. Dara Jospé
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    Dara Jospé
    Fasken
    Fasken | Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Dara Jospéis an increasingly well regarded lawyer with a broad regulatory practice in the life sciences sector, including notable experience in the launch of products and PLA reviews. She is based in Montréal.

Associates to watch

  1. Denise Ramsden
    Denise Ramsden
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance
    2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Ian Trimble
    Ian Trimble
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance
    2025 | Associates to watch | 2 Years Ranked
    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.