Life Sciences
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 4
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Provided by Farris LLP
Farris has been involved since the beginning of the life sciences industry in British Columbia, skillfully guiding our clients through ground-breaking and often historic financing, commercialization and merger transactions.
Our life sciences team provides expert counsel in both corporate and commercial matters, including intellectual property. With many of our lawyers possessing science backgrounds, we can provide critical insight into issues such as strategic partnering, licensing and commercialization, research and development, regulatory matters, clinical trials, manufacturing and supply, and technology transfer.
We advise our clients on larger corporate issues, through all stages of a company’s evolution. These include corporate finance strategies, securities issues such as public offerings, and restructurings. Mergers and acquisitions are also part of the corporate landscape. We have represented clients on all sides of these transactions including those which cross international borders.
Chambers Review
Farris is well-reputed law firm with experience in a wide range of matters in the life sciences sector, including M&A deals, financings, commercial agreements and corporate governance matters. The firm advises a roster of clients from the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. With several offices in British Columbia, the firm offers particular strength from its Vancouver office.
Work Highlights
- Farris acted for Mind Cure Health on its business combination transaction with LNG Energy Group by way of a reverse takeover.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very responsive and always there when we need them."
"They offer a thoughtful perspective and deep expertise."
"Farris offers a deep bench of expertise."
"They have significant and diverse experience in this area, which contributes to favourable outcomes."
"They are very responsive and always there when we need them."
"They offer a thoughtful perspective and deep expertise."
"Farris offers a deep bench of expertise."
"They have significant and diverse experience in this area, which contributes to favourable outcomes."
Notable Practitioners
James Hatton KC operates out of the firm's Vancouver office and regularly assists with commercial mandates, including acquisitions and service agreements. He offers further expertise in licensing IP matters.
"James has a very strong expertise in licensing matters."
"He is an excellent and thoughtful counsel."
Hector MacKay-Dunn KC regularly advises on commercial deals and corporate governance. An experienced Vancouver-based lawyer, he serves clients that include healthcare and medical device companies.
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