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As the page turned on 2025, optimism was high among life sciences dealmakers. Elections in the U.S. and other major economies had concluded, interest rates were poised to come in to focus, and the regulatory environment...more
On June 12, 2025, BioNTech SE (“BioNTech”) announced its entry into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire all shares of CureVac N.V. (“CureVac”), with an implied aggregate equity value for CureVac of approximately $1.25...more
In March 2025, the Beijing Intellectual Property Court issued a landmark ruling—the first case in which a filing party challenged a merger decision by the State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”) through judicial...more
This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s antitrust sector for April. The following events merit special attention...more
In 2024, Delaware courts issued multiple instructive decisions on earnout provisions in life sciences M&A transactions. ...more
China's State Council issued new Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Sector (the "Guidelines") effective January 24, 2025. The Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for the State Administration for Market...more
Cautious Optimism for Deal Making. The general consensus is that we will likely see an increase in M&A and capital market transactions in the life sciences sector in 2025....more
On June 15, 2022, Boston Scientific entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a majority stake in M.I.Tech Co., Ltd, a publicly traded Korean medical device company in the field of endoscopic and urological procedures....more
Digital health companies and investors had a remarkable 2020, as fundraising totals broke records and deal volume significantly outpaced previous years. Moreover, the increase in investment activity has triggered more exit...more
Almost a decade into the current bull market, many economic prognosticators are warning of a coming downturn. At the same time, political upheaval and uncertainty around the world is changing the landscape for cross-border...more
On October 1, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a post-trial opinion by Vice Chancellor Laster in which the court determined that Fresenius Kabi AG validly terminated its proposed US$4.3 billion acquisition of...more
Merrill Lynch has already staked out the position in response to the DOL’s retirement account fiduciary duty rule that it would no longer offer commission-based IRAs to retirement savers. Yesterday, it effectively doubled...more