Announcement Bennett Jones Recognized with Three Honours at the 2026 LMG Life Sciences Americas AwardsSeptember 10, 2026 Authors Emily P. KettelPartner, Trademark Agent Aaron E. SonshinePartner Dominique T. HusseyChief Executive Officer Ian C. MichaelPartner Vincent M. de GrandpréPartner Cheryl M. WoodinPartner Bennett Jones is proud to have received three awards at the 2026 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards, which honours the region's leading lawyers, law firms and in-house teams for their work across the life sciences sector. The firm was named Financial & Corporate Firm of the Year (Canada), reflecting Bennett Jones' market-leading work advising life sciences companies, investors and other industry participants. In addition, Emily P. Kettel received the Women Practitioner of the Year (Canada) award for her exceptional contributions to clients and the life sciences industry. Bennett Jones was also recognized with the Impact Case of the Year award for Bayer v Amgen (2025 FCA 142), a significant decision with implications for Canada's life sciences and intellectual property landscape. These awards underscore the depth of Bennett Jones' national Life Sciences group and its ability to support clients across the full spectrum of regulatory, intellectual property, litigation and corporate matters. Through a multidisciplinary approach and deep industry experience, the team helps innovative companies advance and protect innovation across the life sciences sector. Republication Requests To obtain permission to republish this publication or any other publication, contact Erica Wirthlin at wirthline@bennettjones.com. For Informational Purposes Only This publication provides an overview of trends and legal updates for informational purposes only. For personalized legal advice, please contact the authors. AuthorsEmily P. Kettel, Partner, Trademark Agent Toronto • 416.777.4893 • kettele@bennettjones.com Aaron E. Sonshine, Partner Toronto • 416.777.6448 • sonshinea@bennettjones.com Dominique T. Hussey, Chief Executive Officer • Co-Head of Innovation, Technology & Branding Practice Toronto • 416.777.6230 • husseyd@bennettjones.com Ian C. Michael, Partner Toronto • 416.777.5778 • michaeli@bennettjones.com Vincent M. de Grandpré, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4802 • degrandprev@bennettjones.com Cheryl M. Woodin, Partner • Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department Toronto • 416.777.6550 • woodinc@bennettjones.com |