USA Guide 2026 : Massachusetts
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Cooley LLP has a well-equipped team in the Boston market able to support the full range of life sciences and biotechnology companies. The team is especially strong at handling transactional and commercial matters such as IPOs, private equity investments, SPAC mergers and licensing agreements. Cooley has further strength in IP, particularly in assisting clients with patent prosecution and portfolio management.
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Cooley LLP represented Actio Biosciences, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, in the closing of a $66 million Series B financing.
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Cooley is an industry leader in biotech, driven by the firm's highly skilled practitioners and pragmatic, commercial approach to capital raising activities.
The Cooley team is highly knowledgeable and experienced. The group is diligent, clever and proactive in its advice.
Cooley attorneys are thoughtful and innovative.
The Cooley team provides advice that consistently reflects commercial awareness, balancing legal risk with practical, business-focused solutions.
Cooley stands out for its exceptional combination of speed, sophistication and strategic creativity.
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Marc Recht, as head of Cooley’s global life sciences and healthcare practice, adeptly advises clients on cross-border transactions and financing.
Marc is very well-known and excellent at what he does.
Marc is an extremely competent lawyer, who knows his industry stuff really well.
Marc as a key ingredient in the success of our company.
Michael Nelson is highlighted for his handling of significant financing and M&A work in the life sciences space. He regularly represents both emerging and growth-stage companies.
Michael is a fantastic lawyer, who is extremely switched on.
Mike is excellent across the board.
Sarah Hogan advises clients on a range of life sciences transactional matters. Financing, M&A and licensing and collaborations all fall under the umbrella of her broad commercial expertise.
Sarah's client service, sophisticated knowledge of the nuanced issues involved in partnership and licensing transactions and breadth and depth of awareness of market terms are all superb.
Sarah is responsive, thoughtful, experienced and a great negotiator.
Sarah is an exceptional lawyer and person, with deep experience and outstanding skills as both a negotiator and relationship builder.
Sarah is a very sophisticated transactional lawyer. She understands the big picture and details.
Life Sciences
Life Sciences
Life Sciences
Global 2026
Practice area: Life Sciences
Location: Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
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