USA Guide 2026 : California
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Covington & Burling LLP is renowned for the quality of its regulatory compliance counsel, alongside wider expertise in strategic partnerships, collaboration agreements and licensing deals. The group has impressive knowledge of all disciplines within life sciences, including cutting-edge technologies such as digital health and regenerative medicine.
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Covington & Burling advised Merck in its $1.3 billion acquisition of Elanco Animal Health.
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The firm is a true thought partner. and the attorneys are incredibly thoughtful and thorough.
Covington has a well-rounded corporate and licensing team and subject matter experts with deep pharma industry knowledge.
Covington & Burling have a stellar team, with a very good mix of detail-orientated, practical, responsive and client savvy attorneys who are very attuned with market practice.
The Covington has a practical approach and business awareness.
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Amy is responsive and helpful. She brings strong experience and insight on industry issues.
Emily is simply fantastic – she ticks every legal and commercial box.
Emily is one of the most sophisticated biotech lawyers out there. She is really technical and wonderful to work with.
Emily is thoughtful, focused and proactive, and can appropriately identify specialists where needed.
Vinita Kailasanath is noted for her transactional practice at the intersection of tech and life sciences. Her experience includes advising on domestic and cross-border investments and M&A.
Vinita is a strong partner for our company.
Georgina Jones Suzuki is recognized for her adept handling of a range of life sciences transactions, including collaboration, joint venture and licensing agreements.
Georgina has good expertise in tech and biotech.
Georgina consistently provides the highest level of service and legal sophistication. I trust her awareness and knowledge of the legal issues involved in life science licensing transactions.
Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial
Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial
Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial
Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial
Global 2026
Practice area: Life Sciences
Location: Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
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