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Life Sciences: Transactional - UK-wide

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Cooley advises on weighty IP-driven corporate and financing transactions. The firm is also a leading destination for complex licensing, joint venture and collaboration agreements. The team is experienced advising European companies listing on Nasdaq as a foreign private issuer or with a dual listing.

Work Highlights

  • Cooley advised biotech company Mestag Theraputics in a USD1.9 billion cross-border licensing and collaboration agreement with MSD, to identify novel targets for the development of therapies against inflammatory diseases.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Simon Amies
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Simon Amies
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Band 3

Simon Amies is recommended for his stewardship of high-value, cross-border mergers, acquisitions and financings. His clients include leading innovators in pharma, biotech and health tech.

Simon is very calm, commercial and savvy.

Simon continually displays a deep understanding of our legal needs and business constraints. He is personable, reliable and knowledgeable.

Frances Stocks Allen
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Frances Stocks Allen
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Up and Coming

Frances Stocks Allen advises biotech, medical devices and pharmaceuticals manufacturers, and sector-focused investors, on major IP-driven transactions. She also has significant experience in cross-border data transfers.

Frances is a strong, solution-oriented lawyer. She is a passionate advocate for her clients and the life sciences ecosystem.

Frances is very knowledgeable and experienced in the biotech space. She provides excellent guidance.

Frances integrates seamlessly into our team and is rigorous in her approach. She draws on the collective knowledge base of her network of colleagues to help us reach the optimal position.

Thomas Goodman
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Thomas Goodman
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Up and Coming

Thomas Goodman has an impressive transactional practice in the sector spanning licence agreements, investment and financing deals. He regularly advises clients in biotech and pharma, as well as major investors.

Thomas is a trusted industry partner to us.

Joe Sandys
Joe Sandys
Associates to watch

Joe Sandys has a promising practice in cross-border life sciences transactions, including collaborations and licensing deals. He is sought after by clients in biotech and pharma seeking assistance with complex IP-based transactions.

Joe blends real depth of experience with a powerful thoughtfulness in negotiations. He has been great at finding creative solutions.

Joe is really easy to work with and knows his stuff. I have lots of respect for him.

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Life Sciences: Transactional

Simon Amies
3
Simon Amies
3
Band 3
Frances Stocks Allen
U
Frances Stocks Allen
U
Up and Coming
Thomas Goodman
U
Thomas Goodman
U
Up and Coming
Joe Sandys
Joe Sandys
Associates to watch