Life Sciences | USA

Covington & Burling LLP is sought after for the quality of its regulatory advice on a range of issues including pharmacovigilance, good manufacturing practices and post-approval compliance. It has a wealth of experience assisting with strategic partnership formations and M&A, as well as venture fund investments and spinoff formations.

Goodwin is adept at handling a range of corporate matters including strategic partnerships, M&A and public and private financings. The firm is skilled at the handling advice on issues such as new drug approvals and securities disclosure.

Latham & Watkins LLP offers a high-end corporate practice recognized for its expert capital markets team as well as its handling of complex M&A, collaboration and licensing deals. The firm also provides skillful counsel on regulatory compliance to pharmaceutical and medical device companies on a range of matters including new product approvals and marketing materials.

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 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.

Dechert is identified for its ability with regard to contentious matters including patent and antitrust litigation. Its strong corporate team assists with capital markets transactions and M&A. The firm is also recommended for patent portfolio management and commercialization in the form of licensing and collaboration deals.

McDermott Will & Schulte is a well-known practice advising on a range of transactions, including mergers, licensing deals, collaboration agreements and private financings for early-stage companies. The firm is also noted for representation in contentious patent proceedings and advice on product compliance and marketing regulation.

Mintz has an extensive practice advising companies on a wealth of transactional matters in the life sciences sector. The team at Mintz is well equipped to provide support and guidance relating to M&A, private equity financings, initial public offerings, collaboration and licensing agreements, business combinations and SPAC deals. They are also recognized for their experience in managing patent families, as well as their strengths in IP strategy and due diligence.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP boasts a strong team of litigators serving the life sciences sector. The firm represents major life sciences and pharmaceutical clients in significant contentious matters, including patent infringement disputes, Hatch‑Waxman litigation, and trade secrets cases.

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.

Faegre Drinker is commended for its expertise in life sciences, particularly regarding pharmaceutical and medical device producers. The firm has significant expertise in advising scientific consortia on regulatory frameworks in addition to possessing a strong litigation and transactional practice.

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.

Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP is known for representing pharmaceutical clients. The firm acts in patent infringement litigation and Hatch-Waxman litigation and advises on patent prosecution and strategy.

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.

Rakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik LLP has a highly regarded Chicago-based life sciences practice. The team is known for its deep litigation experience assisting clients with patent validity, Hatch-Waxman and IP infringement disputes. The team is further able to support clients on commercial matters including patent licensing and collaboration agreements.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates has notable life sciences experience and frequently advises major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies on complex cross‑border M&A and licensing transactions. The firm also has significant experience in False Claims Act matters and provides regulatory advisory services.

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.