Torys is a force in the life sciences sector, advising on complex and novel matters across Canada, the US and globally. The firm excels in handling a wide array of issues for life sciences clients from large transactions and licensing agreements to commercial issues, product recalls, drug pricing and IP litigation. The team is sought out to aid clients with emergency regulatory approvals, compulsory licensing and import and export matters. On the IP side, it advises on patent matters involving drugs, vaccines and personal protective equipment. The litigation team regularly assists with government investigations of drug companies, suppliers and retailers. It also advises companies on its interactions with governmental authorities and represents them in product liability cases, class actions and patent impeachments. Eileen McMahon chairs the Toronto team alongside corporate specialist Konata Lake. McMahon is an expert in IP and life sciences regulatory issues, advising on regulatory clearance, life sciences licensing agreements and transactions. Teresa Reguly utilizes her PhD in molecular and medical genetics to advise on patent and regulatory matters for pharmaceutical, biotech and health product clients.
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Testimonials
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- 'Attentive, responsive and follow through without fail. Care and concern for our business needs, as well as us as fellow humans.'
- 'Eileen McMahon is outstanding. Ever calm, cool and collected and fun to work with. Her knowledge in the pharma space is unparalleled. She often will suggest addition context and considerations beyond the ask. Sensitive to affiliates that report into US and challenges/benefits of such.'
- 'Prompt, practical and knowledgeable. I appreciate the depth of their advice.'
- 'Teresa Reguly is truly one of the best - she is always responsive and her advice is excellent. Her expertise is well-rounded, and she is able to advise across all aspects of the biopharma space, bringing in colleagues as necessary.'
- 'The team works very well together. They are organized, practical and creative. They are clearly knowledgeable about product liability practice across Canada.'
- 'Torys stands out for the breadth and depth of its legal knowledge, with strong engagement from all levels—associate to partner. The team is highly collaborative and consistently responsive, providing clear, practical advice tailored to client needs.'
Key clients
- Greenbrook TMS
- The sellers of Molli Surgical
- Peloton Capital Managment
- Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
Work highlights
Assisted Greenbrook TMS with its proposed acquisition by Neuronetics by way of plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario).
Advised the selling shareholders of Molli Surgical on its sale to Stryker Corporation.
Advised Peloton Capital on its strategic minority investment in Lakefield Veterinary Group.
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Practice head
Eileen McMahon; Konata Lake
Other key lawyers
Teresa Reguly