AUSTRALIA Law and Practice Contributed by: Greg Williams and Sheena McKie, Clayton Utz
Clayton Utz has over 190 years of experience and has grown into one of Australia’s premier law firms, renowned for its confident approach to complex transactions and litigation. Established in 1833, it now has nearly 200 partners and over 1,600 employ- ees across six offices nationwide. As a full-service commercial law firm, it offers broad-ranging legal expertise across diverse industry sectors, working collaboratively as a national team to deliver innova- tive and incisive advice. The firm’s leading life sci- ences practice, ranked across multiple directories,
has nearly 30 years of experience in the pharma- ceutical, medical device and medtech industries. It provides practical, commercially sound advice on regulatory compliance, reimbursement, competition law, contracts, recalls and product liability. Combin- ing advanced scientific knowledge with extensive le- gal expertise, the firm helps clients navigate complex challenges efficiently, ensuring that their objectives are met with precision and care across a wide range of life sciences products.
Authors
Greg Williams is a leading and distinguished life sciences practitioner. Heralded as one of the “doyens of the class action space, in
Sheena McKie is a key figure in the life sciences practice at Clayton Utz, with lead roles in high-profile class actions and product liability litigation. She advises domestic and international clients, navigating the
particular, in the product liability space”, Greg has a track record of successful outcomes across the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. Greg’s scientific qualifications and laboratory experience equip him with distinctive perspectives on the legal and business challenges faced by entities in the pharmaceutical and medical device fields. Beyond his successful legal practice, Greg is a respected thought leader in life sciences. His extensive contributions, through insightful papers and presentations, significantly influence the field of life sciences litigation.
intricate regulatory frameworks and legislation relevant to pharmaceuticals and medical technologies within the Australian market. Sheena also specialises in product liability, safety, recalls and compliance with the Australian Consumer Law, ensuring that clients are well prepared to address and mitigate potential legal challenges. Sheena regularly drives and contributes to thought leadership, further contributing to the industry’s understanding of critical legal issues.
Clayton Utz Level 15, 1 Bligh Street Sydney, New South Wales NSW 2000 Australia Tel: +61 2 9353 4000 Email: coobrien@claytonutz.com Web: www.claytonutz.com
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