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Selected 2013 Technology Transactions

For more than four decades, we have represented technology clients in venture capital financings, public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions; handled their licensing, outsourcing, services, joint venture, development and distribution transactions throughout the world; protected their innovations through patent prosecution and portfolio development; defended their interests in enterprise‑critical patent litigation; and navigated regulatory issues vital to their success.

Selected 2013 Strategic Alliances, Joint Venture and Licensing Transactions

In 2013, our corporate, licensing, intellectual property and regulatory lawyers handled numerous strategic alliance, joint venture, licensing, collaboration, product development, outsourcing, manufacturing, distribution and similar agreements, including many significant deals that are helping to shape the future of science and technology.

Selected 2013 Life Sciences Transactions

Recognized both globally and nationally as a leading life sciences practice, WilmerHale has four decades of experience representing biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies at all stages of growth, as well as venture capitalists and investment banks.

Senegal and First Step: Infrastructure to Support Critical Agricultural Supply Chains

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Amadou Kane, acting on behalf of the Government of Senegal signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) yesterday with First Step Economic Opportunity Zone Inc. (First Step) to commence planning and fundraising for the development of a special economic zone in the Casamance region of Senegal.

Chambers Global Recognizes WilmerHale in its 2013 Edition

WilmerHale Germany Nominated for azur Awards

WilmerHale Germany has been nominated by JUVE's career magazine, azur, for an award in the area of education and training.

Holger Thomas, Tim Corbett Receive 2013 ILO Client Choice Awards

Frankfurt-based Corporate Partner Dr. Holger Thomas and London-based Corporate Partner Tim Corbett have received 2013 Client Choice awards from International Law Office (ILO) and were honored at a gala dinner held in London on February 27.

Selected 2013 M&A Transactions

In 2012, we advised clients throughout the United States and Europe on more than 100 M&A transactions with an aggregate value of approximately $15 billion, providing guidance in areas including corporate, securities, antitrust and tax.

Selected 2013 Public Offerings and Rule 144A Placements

In 2012, we handled more than 30 public offerings and Rule 144A placements raising approximately $10 billion, for leading companies in life sciences, technology, financial services, communications and other industries.

Selected 2013 Venture Financings As Company Counsel

In 2012, we served as counsel in more than 200 venture financings raising approximately $1.5 billion, including some of the largest and most prominent deals of the year.