Evan Atwood

Evan Atwood, serving as counsel at Gowling WLG's Toronto office, excels in navigating the intricate landscape of regulatory law across a spectrum of sectors, including nuclear, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food, and cosmetics regulation. His adeptness in addressing regulatory challenges is particularly noteworthy in the nuclear domain, where he aids clients through the regulatory intricacies of nuclear project development, licensing, compliance, and even dispute resolution. Evan's proficiency shines in managing the cross-border transmission of nuclear technology information and rectifying inadvertent breaches within Canada's nuclear import and export regimes, alongside licensing and decommissioning of nuclear facilities.

In the healthcare products arena, Evan's guidance spans the entire product lifecycle. He adeptly supports clients from the initial stages of product development, through the complexities of clinical trials, into the licensing negotiations with Health Canada, and further into marketing, ensuring compliance with industry codes and regulatory obligations. His role extends to assisting healthcare manufacturers and organizations in regulatory matters concerning professional interactions, conflict of interest, and privacy issues.

Evan also specializes in the regulatory flow of information, adeptly handling access to information requests, policy reviews, and audits in both the nuclear and healthcare sectors. His expertise facilitates smooth information exchange between organizations, manufacturers, and government bodies, both within Canada and internationally.

His extensive experience in regulatory reporting, product recalls, and company disputes further exemplifies his comprehensive knowledge and skill set in regulatory law. Since being called to the Ontario bar in 1997, Evan has built a distinguished career, underscored by his education at the University of Toronto, where he earned both his BA and LLB. His professional journey is supported by memberships in the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Ontario, showcasing his commitment to excellence and ethical practice in the field of regulatory law.