Life Sciences
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
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+1 877 973 5500Chambers Review
Stikeman Elliott has a solid pedigree in life sciences matters, advising on the full range of corporate transactional, commercial, intellectual property and disputes work. Its enviable client base includes major healthcare systems, biotechnology companies and pharmaceutical developers. The firm offers significant strength from its Montréal and Toronto offices.
Work Highlights
- Stikeman Elliott advised GSK on its acquisition of BELLUS Health, for a total equity value of USD2 billion.
Strengths
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"Stikeman Elliott is thoughtful and practical.The firm is very responsive to our needs."
"The firm offers a strong bench of knowledgeable and very helpful junior lawyers."
"The firm has experts in a variety of fields and across Canada, which allows them to provide specialised expertise on a variety of topics."
"Stikeman Elliott is thorough and turns every stone to get to the bottom of matters and avoid unwanted surprises."
"They always look to find ways to achieve what we want to do."
"Stikeman Elliott is thoughtful and practical.The firm is very responsive to our needs."
"The firm offers a strong bench of knowledgeable and very helpful junior lawyers."
"The firm has experts in a variety of fields and across Canada, which allows them to provide specialised expertise on a variety of topics."
"Stikeman Elliott is thorough and turns every stone to get to the bottom of matters and avoid unwanted surprises."
"They always look to find ways to achieve what we want to do."
Notable Practitioners
Sara Zborovski acts for a range of players in the life sciences sector, including pharmaceutical, healthcare and medical device companies. Her practice focuses on product regulations and compliance matters.
"Sara takes the time to understand the company and business context and provides pragmatic advice, taking contextual issues into consideration. She is very responsive."
"Sara is great to work with. She is thorough and has niche expertise."
Ian Trimble is an associate with a rising profile for his expertise in the life sciences sector, enjoying a particularly strong reputation in regulatory matters.
"He provides legal advice that is practical and pragmatic, while ensuring key risks are addressed."
"Ian's expertise is one-of-a-kind. His pharmacy background is a huge asset in the industry and adds great value to his legal advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Nationwide - Canada