Life Sciences
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The Blakes Life Sciences group advises Canadian companies operating in the sector, along with international companies entering the Canadian market, expanding operations in Canada or conducting cross-border activities as part of international businesses. Our clients include established multinational, mid-market and emerging pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, diagnostic product, and consumer product businesses as well as healthcare and health-related service providers, research institutions, financial institutions and investors.
Our team is internationally recognized in the life sciences sector. Many Blakes practitioners have advanced degrees in life sciences and related technologies. We combine this sector specialization with regulatory, commercial, transactional/M&A, antitrust/competition, litigation, intellectual property, tax, transfer pricing, privacy, cybersecurity and other expertise to meet the needs of our clients.
Chambers Review
Blake, Cassels & Graydon is a leading law firm in the life sciences market which adeptly advises on M&A transactions, financingsand public offerings. It has an impressive nationwide practice group, with significant strength in Vancouver and Toronto. The law firm also provides clients with comprehensive services in advertising, regulatory compliance, IP and privacy law.
Work Highlights
- Blake, Cassels & Graydon assisted Xenon with its underwritten public offering of common shares that raised USD345 million.
Strengths
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"Blake, Cassels & Graydon is extremely responsive and solution-oriented."
"Their depth and experience allow them to provide us with sensible and strategic ways to address unique legal and regulatory issues."
"The firm consistently demonstrates a commitment to delivering top-tier legal solutions. Their team of highly skilled lawyers possesses extensive knowledge of the ever-evolving life sciences industry."
"Blakes has a large practice in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors and is fully aware of and experienced in the commercial aspects of the business."
"The firm is very skilled in negotiating complex agreements with multiple parties in several jurisdictions."
"Blake, Cassels & Graydon is extremely responsive and solution-oriented."
"Their depth and experience allow them to provide us with sensible and strategic ways to address unique legal and regulatory issues."
"The firm consistently demonstrates a commitment to delivering top-tier legal solutions. Their team of highly skilled lawyers possesses extensive knowledge of the ever-evolving life sciences industry."
"Blakes has a large practice in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors and is fully aware of and experienced in the commercial aspects of the business."
"The firm is very skilled in negotiating complex agreements with multiple parties in several jurisdictions."
Notable Practitioners
Vancouver-based Joseph Garcia is recognised as a leading corporate and finance lawyer in the life sciences sector. He is particularly acclaimed for his representation of clients in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, with notable strength in transactional mandates involving M&A and securities.
"Joseph's vast experience in life sciences and understanding of US cross-border issues is invaluable to us."
"He has a thoughtful, problem-solving approach."
Toronto-based Cheryl Satin has a well-regarded corporate and commercial practice in the life sciences sector. Her expertise encompasses a broad array of corporate and commercial mandates in the life sciences industry, including M&A and commercial agreements.
"Cheryl is strong in life sciences as well as corporate and commercial law matters. She is very practical and knows the business very well."
"She is very capable lawyer and a strong leader. She is attentive to the needs of her clients and her team."
Laura Weinrib maintains a respected regulatory practice, covering product licensing, marketing, advertising and issues of privacy. She is based in Toronto.
"Laura excels in client service by maintaining open communication, understanding the unique needs of clients and responding promptly to their concerns."
"She has a good commercial awareness and provides great service."
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.
"Pei consistently provides us with invaluable advice and helps our organisation navigate numerous legal and regulatory issues in the medical device and pharmaceutical industry."
"She is very thoughtful and responsive."
Megan Shaw enjoys a growing profile for her expertise in the healthcare space, where her experience in commercial matters comes to the fore for a broad array of industry clients.
"Megan is a fantastic attorney. She always provides great advice and does a great job reviewing our contracts."
"Meghan is a detail-oriented and practical lawyer."
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