Department profile
Baker McKenzie

Life Sciences

USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey


Baker McKenzie

Rankings

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Life Sciences - New Jersey

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is called upon by emerging and established life sciences companies to advise on a range of corporate and commercial matters, including licensing and collaboration agreements and major M&A transactions. The team is commonly engaged for complex, cross border deals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device spaces.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie represented Lundbeck as lead counsel in its USD2.6 billion agreement to acquire Longboard Pharmaceuticals.

Strengths

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  • The team is distinguished by its understanding of client products and its business acumen.

    Life Sciences respondentUSA
  • Baker McKenzie is a top-notch excellent firm, with global reach and a range of expertise.

    Life Sciences respondentUSA
  • Baker McKenzie offers deep knowledge of life sciences, legal expertise and fast responses.

    Life Sciences respondentUSA
  • Baker McKenzie has deep expertise in handling complex commercial contracting issues in the healthcare and medtech industries.

    Life Sciences respondentUSA
  • The group has extremely knowledgeable and seasoned pharmaceutical lawyers, both partners and associates. The team stays current on industry trends and technology as well.

    Life Sciences respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Oren Livne
    Band 1Oren Livne

    Oren Livne

    Oren Livne is frequently called upon to provide complex transactional and licensing advice for international life sciences clients, particularly those in the biotech and medical device industries.

    • Oren has deep knowledge and understanding of complex global transactions in the healthcare space. He offers creative solutions to address commercial, business and legal issues.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA
    • Oren gives practical legal advice and workable solutions paired with an incredible work ethic and availability and a keen understanding of the business and its objectives.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA
    • Oren is a pleasure to work with. He is very even keeled while also being bright and strategic.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA
  • Band 1Randall B Sunberg
    Band 1Randall B Sunberg

    Randall B Sunberg

    Randall Sunberg has a strong reputation for elite life sciences counseling. He is called upon by international clients to advise on cross-border transactional and licensing work.

    • Randy is an exceptional licensing attorney. He is great in face-to-face negotiations and very thorough with how he reviews contracts.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA
    • Randy is one of the top lawyers in the pharma space. He is always sharp as a tack on the law and savvy on the business side.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA

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