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Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Life Sciences

USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey


Lowenstein Sandler LLP

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About

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Participants in the life sciences sector operate in an increasingly challenging environment that requires a broad spectrum of sophisticated legal services. Our life sciences lawyers counsel emerging and mature companies, investors, and investment banks in areas ranging from financing and venture capital to intellectual property, FDA regulatory and sales and marketing compliance, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, employment, litigation, antitrust, product liability, and other general commercial and clinical matters relevant to the life sciences industry. The team–including former in-house counsel from large and midsize pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech companies–anticipates and efficiently addresses client needs.

We have been described as "beyond responsive"–we care deeply about our clients and see their day-to-day battles as our own. Our broad industry practice representing emerging companies, multinational publicly traded companies, venture funds, hedge funds, private equity firms, and life sciences-focused investment banks gives us insight into industry dynamics and helps us develop creative solutions to complex legal issues.

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Life Sciences - New Jersey

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Lowenstein Sandler provides life sciences clients with a comprehensive commercial and intellectual property service. The firm has particular strength in M&A transactions and patent prosecution.

Work Highlights

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  • Lowenstein Sandler LLP represented Sonnet BioTherapeutics in its business combination with Rorschach. The team negotiated the definitive agreement and advised on a range of issues, including transaction structuring, SEC and NASDAQ requirements, governance and regulatory concerns.

Strengths

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  • The team is distinguished by its industry knowledge, broad relationships and dependable connections.

    Life Sciences respondentUSA
  • The team is incredibly pragmatic and has amazing knowledge.

    Life Sciences respondentUSA
  • Lowenstein Sandler has deep expertise and is able to provide strategic and tactical advice based on decades of experience.

    Life Sciences respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Michael Lerner
    Band 1Michael Lerner

    Michael Lerner

    Michael Lerner advises life sciences clients on the gamut of complex commercial transactional matters. He is particularly respected for his strength on licensing agreements, private placements and M&A activity.

    • Mike ranks as one of the best healthcare lawyers I know.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA
    • Mike is the best. He offers strategy and sound advice.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA
  • Band 2Robert Paradiso
    Band 2Robert Paradiso

    Robert Paradiso

    Robert Paradiso is called upon for his expertise in life sciences-specific intellectual property matters. He frequently advises on patent prosecution, portfolio management and enforcement.

    • Working with Rob is great. He promptly anticipates and reacts to our needs, and is very professional and to the point.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA
    • Rob is an experienced lawyer and advisor, who helps accomplish business goals.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA
    • Rob is experienced, pragmatic and knowledgeable with respect to patent prosecution and strategy.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA
    • Robert writes wonderful patents and has the true innate skills to understand the science.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA

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