Life Sciences
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 1
Email address
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+61 2 9225 5000Chambers Review
The Herbert Smith Freehills team is noted for excellence in the IP field and as a go-to practice for high-stakes patent litigation to High Court level, especially in relation to pharmaceuticals. It is home to an outstanding depth of talent including patent attorneys and lawyers who are also qualified in such sciences as biochemistry, pharmacology and neuroscience. The firm offers life science clients a full suite of expertise from M&A and finance to licensing, R&D agreements and regulatory issues. Herbert Smith Freehills is appreciated for its assignment of discrete, specialist teams to mandates and for access to life sciences expertise, particularly to support IP protection and commercialisation-related objectives, across the firm's global network.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills advised CW Group Holdings on its proposed landmark merger with Sigma Healthcare by scheme of arrangement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The level of rigor and depth of understanding HSF has in the industry gives us a sense of confidence and comfort in its advice, and it is also extremely commercial and forward-thinking."
"The level of rigor and depth of understanding HSF has in the industry gives us a sense of confidence and comfort in its advice, and it is also extremely commercial and forward-thinking."
Notable Practitioners
Emma Iles frequently assists pharmaceutical clients with patent disputes, including infringement, invalidity and opposition proceedings. She is based in Melbourne.
"Emma is an excellent and grounded lawyer who has great flexibility of thought, is highly adaptable and speaks candidly, thoughtfully and fairly on any issue."