Gowling WLG

Gowling WLG's life sciences practice is led out of Ottawa by Marc Richard who has long standing expertise in IP litigation, representing clients in the Federal Court, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, the Supreme Court of Canada and various appeal courts. He is well-versed in acting as counsel to international and multinational pharmaceutical companies as well as non-pharma clients for life sciences-related litigation. He is also sought out for his experience as appellate counsel in multi-million dollar claims. The team advises clients on patent litigation, regulatory issues as well as corporate and commercial matters. It has assisted life sciences clients with joint ventures and corporate transactions as well as restructurings and insolvencies. The firm covers a range of life sciences sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, life systems, Ag-bio and supplements. Christopher Van Barr advises pharmaceutical companies and technology enterprises on patent litigation.