Life Sciences
USA Guide 2024 : Massachusetts
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Provided by WilmerHale
Recognized for its knowledge in the life sciences, WilmerHale has represented life sciences clients across the United States and internationally for more than four decades. We understand the business of our life sciences clients and the unique regulatory and competitive demands they face. Our clients include biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostic and medical device companies at all stages of growth and other key players in the space, including venture capitalists, investment banks, universities and research institutions.
WilmerHale’s Life Sciences Practice has extraordinary breadth and depth, with a multidisciplinary team with experience and skills to address a broad range of matters for clients, including corporate finance, corporate governance and disclosure, licensing and strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, executive compensation and tax, patent litigation and licensing disputes, patent drafting and prosecution, strategic IP counseling, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) matters, competition and other regulatory matters, government investigations and litigation, real estate transactions and securities litigation and enforcement.
To learn more about WilmerHale's Life Sciences practice, visit: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/life-sciences
Chambers Review
The WilmerHale life sciences team in Boston has a wide-ranging practice in the space. The team has robust expertise in both transactional and contentious matters. WilmerHale is well regarded for its ability to support clients throughout the venture capital financing cycle. The firm is also lauded for the depth of its IP group, regularly supporting clients with ANDA applications, Hatch-Waxman disputes and patent enforcement litigation.
Work Highlights
- WilmerHale represented Revvity in its agreement to divest its Applied, Food and Enterprise Services businesses to New Mountain Capital for $2.45 billion in cash.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at WilmerHale is very seasoned and has access to a global network of advisors."
"The life sciences team has deep understanding of intellectual property and the business objectives unique to biotech, and provides strategically-focused counsel."
"The team at WilmerHale is very seasoned and has access to a global network of advisors."
"The life sciences team has deep understanding of intellectual property and the business objectives unique to biotech, and provides strategically-focused counsel."
Notable Practitioners
Steven Barrett has broad transactional expertise, with notable experience advising clients on acquisitions, licensing and joint venture agreements.
"Steven Barrett provided sound advice on navigating pitfalls and focusing on the right areas."