Healthcare, financial services, and life sciences companies turn to Cooley (UK) LLP for assistance with a range of corporate transactions including domestic and cross-border M&A, stake sales and purchases, and disposals. The group is also capable of advising on definitive agreements, financing, and portfolio sales on both the buy- and sell-side. At the helm of the practice is Ben Shribman who stands out for his considerable experience acting for public companies, private equity funds, and VC-backed businesses on multijurisdictional technology deals. Other key members of the team include Simon Amies, Russell Anderson, and Rita Sobral.
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Key clients
- GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
- Kheiron Medical Technologies
- Centerview Partners
- Addex therapeutics
- PetLab Co.
- Vance Street Capital Partners
- Kpler
- Adarga
- Board Intelligence
- UiPath
- Araris
- ZenZero
Work highlights
Advised Kpler, on its acquisition of Spire Global’s maritime business.
Advised UiPath on its acquisition of Peak.
Advised Araris on a definitive agreement with Taiho Pharmaceutical pursuant to which Taiho will fully acquire Araris upon completion of closing conditions.
Practice head
Ben Shribman
Other key lawyers
Simon Amies; Russell Anderson; Rita Sobral