Life Sciences
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
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About
Provided by Clayton Utz
Our detailed understanding of the life sciences sector and the complex regulatory environment makes us the Australian legal firm of choice for a significant number of the top global medical device, health technology and pharmaceutical companies.
Our Life Sciences team combines advanced scientific knowledge with extensive legal expertise, efficiently navigating complex issues to save time and resources while ensuring precise and careful achievement of your objectives.
The practice is defined by a comprehensive approach, blending legal, regulatory, and commercial insights to address the sector's multifaceted challenges. With a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies, the team excels in navigating complex matters ranging from litigation and dispute resolution to regulatory compliance, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, research and development, data privacy and security, and licensing and distribution.
As a key player in Australia's innovative life sciences industry, we are the chosen partner for major national and international pharmaceutical companies. Our ability to seamlessly navigate the landscape, coupled with our commitment to thorough support, makes us indispensable in our field.
Chambers Review
The well-resourced Clayton Utz group offers a full suite of life sciences-focused expertise, including patent protection, transactional and competition issues, and is regularly identified as a top choice to guide clients through regulatory regimes. The firm boasts an impressive client roster that includes national and global pharmaceutical, biotech, complementary medicine, medical device and healthcare companies, plus government agencies at Commonwealth, state and local levels. Its expertise also extends to product liability and privacy issues. Notable clients include Bayer, Novartis and Philips Electronics.
Work Highlights
- Clayton Utz was engaged by US counsel for the Royalty Pharma Collection Trust to advise and give evidence in US arbitration proceedings on certain aspects of Australian patents and competition law central to a major ongoing contractual dispute between RPCT and Gilead Sciences.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The depth of their experience and the strength in their team means they have the capability to provide urgent advice when the situation demands without compromising on quality."
"They are very capable of providing legal and strategic advice on complex matters."
"The depth of their experience and the strength in their team means they have the capability to provide urgent advice when the situation demands without compromising on quality."
"They are very capable of providing legal and strategic advice on complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Greg Williams is generally acknowledged by market sources to be one of the pre-eminent players in the life sciences space, noted for a breadth and depth of expertise that allows him to act across the broadest range of transactional, contentious and regulatory issues. He is based in Sydney.
"Greg has demonstrated strength and depth of knowledge in all aspects of life sciences. He provides efficient and effective commercial advice to a consistently high standard in a cost-effective manner and is readily contactable."
"I have been impressed by the practical way in which Greg uses his great depth of knowledge in pharmaceutical law to provide excellent advice, anticipating issues that may arise in a proactive way."
John Collins is especially well regarded for his work in patent disputes. Based in Sydney, he frequently acts for leading domestic and international players in the pharmaceutical sphere on such matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
Provided by Clayton Utz
Alex Rose
Colin Loveday
Dean Gerakiteys
Head of Department
Joel Von Thien
Kirsten Webb
Mihkel Wilding
Sheena McKie