Life Sciences
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
Contact number
202-663-6000About
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 our Life Sciences practice, please visit: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/life-sciences
Chambers Review
WilmerHale is a powerhouse for complex contentious proceedings, handling ANDA, Hatch-Waxman, infringement, biosimilars disputes and post-grant proceedings. The firm also offers formidable strength in the corporate space, advising on private financings, IPOs, strategic partnerships and M&A deals. The group houses additional expertise in regulatory compliance, product life cycle management and due diligence for licensing transactions.
Work Highlights
- WilmerHale secured a victory for Gilead Sciences against the US Government in a patent infringement trial relating to HIV-prevention drugs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The WilmerHale team has good subject matter understanding and excellent lawyers."
"The diversity of the Wilmer team's experience has provided important insights and helped us navigate complexity."
"The group has been consistently terrific. They have consistently provided reliable and excellent client service in support of transactions."
"The WilmerHale team has good subject matter understanding and excellent lawyers."
"The diversity of the Wilmer team's experience has provided important insights and helped us navigate complexity."
"The group has been consistently terrific. They have consistently provided reliable and excellent client service in support of transactions."
Notable Practitioners
William Lee has an exceptionally impressive track record in the representation of technology and life sciences organizations in high profile intellectual property trials and appeals. He offers substantial experience in matters relating to pharmaceuticals, medical devices and genetic engineering.
"Bill Lee is an icon in the field."
Judith Hasko is held in high regard for her work advising life sciences clients on the negotiation of licensing and collaboration agreements, financings and M&A transactions. She acts for an impressive range of leading companies in fields including pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
Steven Barrett cochairs the technology transactions and licensing practice group at WilmerHale. He is frequently called upon to advise life sciences companies on transactional matters including licensing, collaboration and M&A.
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