Life Sciences
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
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Our team speaks the same language as our clients do, and helps them navigate the product life cycle – from M&A to patent and product liability proceedings. Working together, at every stage, to bring new products to market and protect your assets.
The lawyers at Fasken work with clients throughout the product life cycle and at every level of involvement. We have the scientific backgrounds and respected experience to provide strategic advice in almost any situation where it is needed.
By collaborating with colleagues who know the specific regulatory, marketing, intellectual property, competition, tax, litigation and business law matters unique to life sciences, we create multi-disciplinary solutions that protect client interests as their products move from conception to consumer or clinical use.
Our clients range from start-up biotech companies to the biggest pharmaceutical. We also work with clients from the medical devices, natural health product (NHP), cosmetic, cannabis, veterinary, and human tissues. We help all life sciences industry stakeholders, including manufacturers, distributors, hospitals, pharmacies, retailers, academic and financial institutions and third-party research organizations.
Your team at Fasken includes lawyers with advance degrees in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacology, toxicology and genetics with a strong network of life sciences experts in 47 countries across the globe.
Chambers Review
With well-regarded expertise in the pharmaceutical sector, Fasken impresses with its diverse life sciences practice, offering a strong focus on regulatory mandates but also encompassing corporate and IP matters. Well known for its strong product liability offering, the law firm often assists clients with patent litigation arising in the space, with experience before both provincial and federal courts. The broad team features lawyers from a variety of areas such as employment and privacy to offer clients a multidisciplinary approach. It is highlighted for the strength of its life sciences industry expertise in Montréal as well as for its work for sector clients in the USA, Europe and Asia.
Work Highlights
- Fasken assisted SK Capital with its USD2.8 billion acquisition of Apotex.
Strengths
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"The lawyers at Fasken have a unique ability to ideate and provide advice and solutions on cutting-edge areas of the law for which there is limited regulatory guidance."
"They are up-to-date on all emerging trends and events in the market."
"Fasken is always very quick to respond and understands our needs and best interests."
"All team members of Fasken provide well-rounded and thorough legal advice. They can work under a lot of pressure and are dedicated to help you meet your objectives."
"Fasken has a really great team. Its lawyers are all extremely knowledgeable about the life sciences field."
"The lawyers at Fasken have a unique ability to ideate and provide advice and solutions on cutting-edge areas of the law for which there is limited regulatory guidance."
"They are up-to-date on all emerging trends and events in the market."
"Fasken is always very quick to respond and understands our needs and best interests."
"All team members of Fasken provide well-rounded and thorough legal advice. They can work under a lot of pressure and are dedicated to help you meet your objectives."
"Fasken has a really great team. Its lawyers are all extremely knowledgeable about the life sciences field."
Notable Practitioners
Based in Montréal, Mathieu Gagné is an experienced drug and medical devices lawyer who is frequently sought out for assistance with complex regulatory and licensing mandates.
"Mathieu is aware of what is going on in the life sciences space and is a true expert in his field."
"His knowledge and manner are outstanding and he can be looked to not just for technical legal advice but also for opinions beyond legal advice."
"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."
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.
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.
"Timothy has superior knowledge of all pharmaceutical laws and regulations, understands commercial challenges we face and often suggests low-risk, compliant solutions to address business challenges."
"Timothy is able to explain complex situations very clearly. He is an excellent communicator and collaborator, and is very responsive."
"Timothy holds a very deep understanding of complex matters within the life sciences industry and also has a very strong business acumen."
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.
"He is very knowledgeable and has a keen, inquisitive mind. His in-depth understanding of the compliance challenges faced by medical device companies in Canada is impressive."
"Jean-Raphaël offers methodical, thorough and practical advice. His negotiation skills are unbelievable, his customer service is flawless and he is a remarkable commercial lawyer."
"Jean-Raphaël is always responsive. He thinks critically and strategically about clients' needs."
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.
"Dara is extremely knowledgeable, with excellent knowledge of the sector and a superior level of service."
"Dara distinguishes herself by her unique problem-solving approach."
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