Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

The rapid evolution of life sciences industries continues to raise important legal, ethical and scientific issues. At Ogilvy Renault, our seasoned lawyers, patent agents and trade-mark agents provide legal and technical advice to a diverse clientele in the life sciences sector, including universities, research centres, hospitals, venture capitalists, multinational corporations and start-up and mid-size companies.

Our life sciences practitioners have in-depth knowledge of the industries they serve and a clear understanding of the business goals of companies at every stage of their growth. We can meet all of a company's legal needs through every step of a product's life cycle. We also anticipate and analyze emerging issues to assist life sciences companies in meeting the challenges of critical change.

Team

Our life sciences team of over 65 practitioners, many with advanced science degrees and industry experience, is renowned for its depth of expertise in this field.

We represent clients in the biologics and biopharmaceuticals, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals (human and veterinary), natural health products, nutraceuticals, medical devices, foods, cosmetics, and agriculture sectors of the life sciences industry.

CONTACTS
Penny Bonner
Martha A. Healey
Judith M. Robinson

We are a people business. We will only be able to maximise our people’s contribution if we create and nurture an environment and culture which supports, respects and values all our differences, whether in gender, race, nationality, religion, belief, age, ability or disability, or sexual orientation. The provision of an inclusive and collegial working environment where every employee is valued for his or her contribution is fundamental to our vision and values and is a key ingredient in our business success. A strong and healthy focus on diversity is not an option, it’s a necessity.

We already work hard to attract new talent. But we need to work harder to seek out areas where talent lies hidden in order that we are recruiting from the broadest talent pool possible. To retain our talent, we need to work even harder, encouraging a culture where every individual feels highly valued and motivated, regardless of role. A focus on diversity and inclusion is critical to this.

Therefore, we are striving to put in place best practice policies and programmes around diversity and inclusion so that our clients, and our employees, truly believe we are committed to being outstanding in this area. We appreciate this is an ongoing journey and we are determined to be seen as a successful example of diversity and inclusion in the legal sector and the broader business community. In turn, we hope our clients will feel they are partnering with a practice which consistently applies high standards in this area, and our people will remain proud to work for us, as an employer of choice.