 Bennett JonesAnnouncement Twenty-Two Bennett Jones Lawyers Ranked in Lexpert's Special Edition on Health SciencesJuly 8, 2026 Authors Stephen D. BurnsPartner, Trademark Agent Curtis A. CusinatoCo-Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Services Vincent M. de GrandpréPartner Michael A. Eizenga L.S.M.Partner Kristopher R. HancPartner James J. Heelan KCPartner William B. HembroffPartner Dominique T. HusseyChief Executive Officer Laura InglisPartner Emily P. KettelPartner, Trademark Agent Jeffrey KerbelSenior Counsel Mathieu J. LaFlechePartner David R. McKinnonPartner Ian C. MichaelPartner Daniel L. MorrowPartner Ashley L. PatersonPartner Christine PlantePartner Aaron E. SonshinePartner Barbara J. Stratton KCEdmonton Managing Partner Christine A. VineyPartner Cheryl M. WoodinPartner Edward (Ted) YooPartner, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent Twenty-two Bennett Jones lawyers are ranked in the 2026 Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences. The annual feature profiles Lexpert-ranked lawyers in Health Sciences and related practices. As part of a deeply interconnected global sector, the life sciences industry in Canada is undergoing significant change alongside broad macroeconomic and geopolitical shifts. Our inclusion in the Lexpert Special Edition—Life Sciences demonstrates the trust our clients place in us to provide practical and strategic advice to life sciences companies through securing capital, protecting intellectual property, addressing regulatory approvals, commercializing products and mitigating risk. Our 2026 Ranked Lawyers
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. AuthorsStephen D. Burns, Partner, Trademark Agent Calgary • 403.298.3050 • burnss@bennettjones.com Curtis A. Cusinato, Co-Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Services Toronto • 416.777.5774 • cusinatoc@bennettjones.com Vincent M. de Grandpré, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4802 • degrandprev@bennettjones.com Michael A. Eizenga L.S.M., Partner Toronto, Vancouver • 416.777.4879 • eizengam@bennettjones.com Kristopher R. Hanc, Partner • Co-Head of Corporate Department; Co-Head of Capital Markets Practice Toronto • 416.777.7395 • hanck@bennettjones.com James J. Heelan KC, Partner • Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department Edmonton, Vancouver, Calgary • 780.917.4275 • heelanj@bennettjones.com William B. Hembroff, Partner Edmonton • 780.917.5241 • hembroffw@bennettjones.com Dominique T. Hussey, Chief Executive Officer • Co-Head of Innovation, Technology & Branding Practice Toronto • 416.777.6230 • husseyd@bennettjones.com Laura Inglis, Partner Edmonton • 780.969.2644 • inglisl@bennettjones.com Emily P. Kettel, Partner, Trademark Agent Toronto • 416.777.4893 • kettele@bennettjones.com Jeffrey Kerbel, Senior Counsel Toronto • 416.777.5772 • kerbelj@bennettjones.com Mathieu J. LaFleche, Partner Edmonton • 780.917.5249 • laflechem@bennettjones.com David R. McKinnon, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3495 • mckinnond@bennettjones.com Ian C. Michael, Partner Toronto • 416.777.5778 • michaeli@bennettjones.com Daniel L. Morrow, Partner Edmonton • 780.945.4766 • morrowd@bennettjones.com Ashley L. Paterson, Partner Toronto • 416.777.7456 • patersona@bennettjones.com Christine Plante, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3242 • plantec@bennettjones.com Aaron E. Sonshine, Partner Toronto • 416.777.6448 • sonshinea@bennettjones.com Barbara J. Stratton KC, Edmonton Managing Partner • Head of Health Practice Edmonton • 780.917.4255 • strattonb@bennettjones.com Christine A. Viney, Partner Calgary • 403.298.8145 • vineyc@bennettjones.com Cheryl M. Woodin, Partner • Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department Toronto • 416.777.6550 • woodinc@bennettjones.com Edward (Ted) Yoo, Partner, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent Edmonton • 780.917.5231 • yoot@bennettjones.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||