Cooley LLP, Life Sciences | Chambers USA Profile

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Life Sciences - California

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Cooley LLP is a much-admired practice with a deep bench of transactional attorneys and a strong Bay Area presence. The firm is recommended for its representation of biotechnology companies in corporate and commercial matters including high-value M&A, venture capital investments and licensing and collaboration agreements. It offers substantial expertise in relation to medical device patent prosecution matters.

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Work Highlights

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Cooley LLP advised Horizon Therapeutics, a specialty biopharmaceutical company, on its agreement to be acquired by Amgen in an approximately $28 billion merger.

Strengths

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"The Cooley team has phenomenal command of content knowledge and superior customer service."

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"Cooley has a deep bench of experienced attorneys. The quality of the work is strong and dependable, and they are a responsive and proactive partner to companies."

Life Sciences respondent
USA

"Cooley is a leader in corporate life sciences work."

Life Sciences respondent
USA

"The Cooley team has phenomenal command of content knowledge and superior customer service."

Life Sciences respondent
USA

"Cooley has a deep bench of experienced attorneys. The quality of the work is strong and dependable, and they are a responsive and proactive partner to companies."

Life Sciences respondent
USA

"Cooley is a leader in corporate life sciences work."

Life Sciences respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Robert Jones

Senior Statespeople

Robert Jones advises life sciences and biotechnology businesses on a wide range of corporate matters, including financings, licensing and partnership transactions.

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Lila Hope

Band 2

Lila Hope is well equipped to take on a range of transactional matters for life sciences businesses of all sizes, including those involved in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and digital health facilities.

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Kate Hillier

Band 3

Kate Hillier has a respected practice advising life sciences companies on licensing and collaborations, acquisitions and capital markets transactions. She regularly represents pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

"Kate is an absolute genius in the pharmaceutical licensing world."

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Laura Berezin

Band 3

Laura Berezin is a respected transactional attorney who frequently works with a range of financial institutions and private and public businesses active in the life sciences industry.

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Mark B Weeks

Band 3

Mark Weeks is adept at representing and advising emerging life sciences companies throughout their growth, from pre-incorporation to M&A.

"Mark is a very experienced life sciences lawyer and a valued partner for our company."

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Marya Postner

Band 3

Marya Postner maintains a respected transactional practice counseling life sciences companies in a broad range of matters, including licensing, joint ventures and collaborations.

"Marya has provided stellar support to our company."

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Mika Mayer

Band 3

Mika Mayer centers her practice on patent prosecution and portfolio management advice for life sciences companies. She has experience with representation in patent litigation, post-grant reviews and due diligence.

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