Life Sciences | Asia-Pacific

AZB & Partners houses a notable team offering significant expertise in IP matters, assisting a range of multinational corporates in the life sciences sector. The team handles a full range of work, from brand portfolio management and trade mark and patent prosecution, to IP-related contentious work. The firm regularly advises major pharmaceutical companies on regulatory issues and works closely with the firm's corporate team to handle investments into the life sciences sector. Clients include API Holdings, Cellcure Cancer Centre and AMPA Orthodontics.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas comes highly rated for its strong life sciences practice, with impressive experience assisting multinational corporates with approvals for new drugs and medical devices, clinical trial matters, and other complex regulatory issues including licensing. The firm acts for a range of international healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, and is capable of handling related IP matters and disputes, as well as investments and acquisitions in the sector. Clients include Gland Pharma, Bessemer Venture Partners and IFC.

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan offers a comprehensive suite of services to life sciences clients across IP, corporate and tax issues. As well as its impressive expertise in patent prosecution matters, the firm advises on regulatory approval processes. The firm retains an impressive client following among agricultural biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Clients include Regeneron, Monsanto Technology and Merck.

Anand and Anand Advocates fields a strong IP team operating in the life sciences arena. The team handles licensing, contractual agreements and regulatory issues for domestic and international pharmaceutical corporates. The firm regularly advises pharmaceutical and agricultural technology companies, as well as educational institutions, on patent-related matters.

Khaitan & Co has a noteworthy life science team with standout expertise in corporate and capital markets work. The firm is particularly active in handling sales and acquisitions for pharmaceuticals and healthcare providers, as well as venture capital deals and IPOs. The team offers additional strength in handling regulatory disputes and intellectual property matters.

Remfry & Sagar fields a team of seasoned lawyers maintaining a keen focus on the protection and enforcement of patents, especially in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. The team ably handles drafting, filing and appeals in respect of patents and also has the capacity to handle trade marks and contentious IP mandates. The firm is additionally active advising in the area of anti-cancer research.

Trilegal operates a notable life science practice supported by lawyers with multi-disciplinary backgrounds. The team is particularly adept at handling investments, sales and acquisitions in the life science space. It offers expertise to pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers in matters including tax, liability, antitrust and data protection. Clients include IQVIA, General Electric and Strand Life Sciences.