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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Key Tips for Building a Successful Life Sciences Company

Starting a company in the life sciences sector comes with its unique set of challenges and learning opportunities. From establishing a solid foundation built on a strong business case and clear legal documentation to...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

HSBC Venture Healthcare Report: 1H 2024

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For a succinct analysis of 1H 2024 venture investment and exit activity in life sciences and health care, take a look at HSBC’s Venture Healthcare Report, Shake it off: HSBC Innovation Banking Analysis, 1H 2024. Lead author...more

A&O Shearman

European Commission approves EUR1 billion of state aid to revolutionize healthcare

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The European Commission (EC ) has approved the first Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) in the health sector— IPCEI Med4Cure. Under the IPCEI, six EU member states will provide up to EUR1bn of state aid...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

2024 Guide to the IRA and Other Drug Pricing Initiatives: Impact on Life Sciences Investments

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) was signed into law by President Biden on August 16, 2022, and includes key sections addressing climate and clean energy, corporate taxes and health care. The health care provisions...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Key Takeaways from 2024 Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit

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Asembia’s 20th Annual Specialty Pharmacy Summit once again brought investors and operators in the specialty pharmacy ecosystem to Las Vegas for learning sessions and networking. Bass, Berry & Sims brought a team of four...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Investing in R&D-Stage Healthcare Companies: A Recap of BBHIC 2024

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It was another record-breaking year for the annual Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference (BBHIC) in Toronto. The event brought together premier healthcare companies and investors from Canada and around the world....more

Morgan Lewis

Trends and Tips for Navigating Life Sciences M&A in 2024

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Dealmaking in the life sciences sector comes with characteristics not typically seen in more traditional mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Deals often involve negotiating around complexities associated with both the unique...more

Mintz

Doing Life Sciences Deals in 2024

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Nearly one hundred life sciences professionals convened at Mintz’s Boston office last week for an event we hosted in partnership with the LES (Licensing Executives Society). I moderated a panel, “Structuring Your Life...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

BBS Connect April 2024

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Bass, Berry & Sims’ Healthcare Private Equity Team is pleased to share with you our first installment of the BBS Connect Newsletter for 2024. This publication is an extension of our OP Talent Network (OPT-N), which connects...more

Polsinelli

California’s AB 3129 Continues National Trend of Scrutinizing Private Equity Investments in the Health Care Industry

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The California legislature is considering a bill that could severely impact the ability for private equity companies and hedge funds to operate in the California health care industry. AB 3129, introduced by Assembly Member...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Time Runs Out in the Oregon State Senate for Hb 4130, but Will Likely Return in 2025

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Oregon’s Proposed HB 4130, which passed the Oregon House of Representatives on February 22, 2024, was at the desk of the Senate president when the 82nd Legislative Assembly adjourned sine die on March 7, 2024, thereby ending...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The Road Ahead for Private Equity: Reflections and Predictions

The year 2023 will be remembered as a challenging one for private equity (PE), with complexities to navigate on many fronts. Traditional debt financing was expensive and scarce, expectations on valuations were tricky to...more

Bennett Jones LLP

What’s Hot and What’s Not in Canadian Venture Capital Funding

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Key Findings - - U.S. investors show strong and sustained interest - Canadian government-backed funds lead domestic investment - Non-dilutive funding emerges as a dominant force - Majority of investments are in...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

A $1 Billion, 10-year Climate Tech Investment Effort to Come in Massachusetts

As part of the Healey–Driscoll administration’s continued efforts to ensure Massachusetts remains a state where people want to live, work, and raise families — and businesses want to start and operate companies — the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Life Sciences Snapshot – A Quarterly Report on Financing Trends – Q1 2024

This report series examines quarterly trends in life sciences venture investment. Key findings for Q4 2023 include: • Life sciences VC deal value in Q4 2023 totaled $6.6 billion, representing a 25.0% decrease from the prior...more

White & Case LLP

Oncology dealmaking fuels biotech M&A

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Global spending on cancer medicines is set to reach US$375 billion by 2027, with innovation in drug discovery and development ramping up to meet rising demand. While the global biotech sector continues to grapple with...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Preparing for Investment (and Success) as an Early-Stage Alternative Protein Business

Our last two alerts in this series covered key considerations for early-stage companies in the alternative protein industry and provided an overview of financing in the alternative protein industry. This alert follows those...more

Fenwick & West Life Sciences Group

In 2024, the Digital Health Revolution Continues

Digital health is showing signs of life despite financial markets that seem determined to bring some of 2023’s volatility into the new year. Stocks are up and down, and bond yields are climbing. Inflation is proving stubborn,...more

Morgan Lewis

2023 Trends and 2024 Outlook

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With the numbers tallied for the year behind us, we can confirm that funding for medical device and diagnostics companies experienced a dramatic slowdown in 2023. Now that the 2024 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference has...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Innovation in Financing: Where Are We Seeing Growth?

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Meanwhile, cash-strapped biotechs have in many cases been forced to leverage relationships with big pharma to address liquidity. Cash is king in a financing environment such as we have observed over the last 18 months, and...more

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International News: Spotlight on Foreign Investment

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In this dynamic global landscape, investors have always been required to make savvy, smart choices. This requires navigating through the intricate web of bilateral treaty protection, exploring the vital role these agreements...more

A&O Shearman

Global M&A Insights: Deal-making predictions for 2024

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Welcome to our year-end edition of M&A Insights, where we preview some of the themes we expect to shape deal-making over the next 12 months. Continued volatility in the debt markets has resulted in another subdued year for...more

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European Health & Life Sciences Symposium 2023 | Key Takeaways

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200+ leading individuals in healthcare, life sciences and private equity gathered at the Shangri-La Hotel in Paris for the European Health & Life Sciences Symposium 2023 to enjoy a day packed with fireside chats, in-depth...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Life Sciences Snapshot – A Quarterly Report on Financing Trends – Q4 2023

This report series examines quarterly trends in life sciences venture investment. Key findings for Q3 2023 include: Life sciences VC deal value in Q3 2023 totaled $7.7 billion, representing an uptick from last quarter...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Side Effects for PE Amid Changing EU Life Sciences and Healthcare Landscape

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Substantial changes to the European life sciences and healthcare regulatory landscape are expected to reshape the sector. EU regulators have outlined a raft of reforms to modernise regulatory architecture, simplify product...more

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