Life Sciences | USA

Ropes & Gray LLP is well reputed for high-end M&A, capital markets transactions and complex licensing and collaboration deals. The team is well equipped to assist with matters at the intersection of FDA product labeling rules and the First Amendment, contentious regulatory proceedings and patent disputes.

Sidley Austin LLP provides valued counsel on a range of regulatory issues including FDA clearance, promotional materials and goods manufacturing practices. The firm offers a powerful litigation service for biotech, pharmaceuticals and medical device patent disputes and patent office proceedings. The team is also known for its work on corporate matters including M&A, securities offerings and joint ventures.

Arnold & Porter has a high-quality team encompassing patent prosecution and regulatory compliance expertise. The firm offers a strong contentious practice for matters such as post-grant reviews and infringement allegations, and has experience representing clients on licensing deals, financing rounds and M&A, with additional expertise in defending product liability claims.

Kirkland & Ellis is a well-regarded practice recognized for the strength of its representations in high-value M&A. The firm is recommended for its ability to handle high-stakes litigation including trade secret misappropriation, patent infringement and alleged misleading marketing claims cases. The team is also distinguished for assisting with regulatory compliance and proceedings issued by government agencies.

Davis Polk & Wardwell is a respected international powerhouse with an increasingly prominent life sciences group. The firm has substantial experience advising established and emerging life sciences companies on high-value transactional matters, including M&A, licensing and IPOs.

Freshfields US LLP houses a respected life sciences group with particular prowess in complex, high-value transactional matters. The team frequently advises on M&A, licensing and collaboration agreements, among a host of other matters.

Polsinelli PC is a respected national firm with a strong track record acting on behalf of major life sciences companies. The team's capabilities include complex high-stakes IP litigation, as well as M&A and other transactional mandates.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is an esteemed corporate firm with notable experience advising major life sciences companies on transactional matters. The group's expertise encompasses large acquisitions and dispositions, as well as complex licensing deals.