Four MLT Aikins lawyers have been recognized as leading lawyers in the Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 2025: Scott Davidson, Thor Hansell, Helga Van Iderstine and Nicole Watson.
In addition to featuring top-ranked lawyers whose practices are relevant to the health sciences industry, the Lexpert Special Edition includes in-depth editorial articles discussing the latest industry developments, trends and legal issues – including in the areas of privacy, intellectual property, innovation and M&A.
Please join us in congratulating these lawyers on this well-deserved recognition.
Based in Calgary, partner Scott Davidson works primarily with patents, industrial designs, copyright, trademarks and the protection of intellectual property. His particular focus as a patent agent is on drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Scott’s background in mechanical engineering and computer science allows him to more quickly connect with his technology-oriented clients. He also provides advice on licensing and other intellectual property transactions, and support for intellectual property litigation.
Winnipeg partner Thor Hansell practises civil/commercial litigation. He is a strong advocate with a direct and practical approach to complex disputes. He has appeared before all courts in Manitoba, the Federal Court, the Tax Court of Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada and a wide variety of administrative tribunals. Thor has long been recognized as a leading practitioner in litigation and dispute resolution and professional liability/medical negligence by Lexpert and other publications.
Helga Van Iderstine
Helga Van Iderstine is an experienced litigator with a focus on administrative law, regulatory issues, professional liability, health care and utilities. A fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, she has broad experience in civil litigation, health law, human rights, energy regulation and personal injury.
A partner in our Winnipeg office, Nicole Watson maintains a civil litigation practice, focusing on areas of professional malpractice defence and administrative law. She assists clients with issues involving access to information and privacy, performs workplace investigations and advises producers and regulators on agricultural and food law. Based in Winnipeg, Nicole has been recognized by Lexpert since 2021 as a leading practitioner in medical negligence, representing defendants.
Learn more about the MLT Aikins health-care team and the wide range of services our lawyers offer those in the health-care sector.
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