Louis Lehot Explains Biotech's Next Wave Factors for M&A

Authors: Louis Lehot, Eric Chow, Foley & Lardner LLP

The biotechnology sector, known for its innovation and commitment to disease combat, is prone to collaborations and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). As top-tier medications lose their exclusivity, competition between generic and biosimilar options is expected to intensify. M&A deals serve as a safeguard against revenue decline and acquire new innovation streams, with many groundbreaking pharmaceuticals owing their existence to strategic mergers and acquisitions.

For more insights, read the full article here: Strengthening the Flow of the Biotech Sector’s M&A Pipeline

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Author’s Bio:

Louis Lehot is a business lawyer and a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, serving in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Specializing in emerging growth companies, venture capital, and M&A, Louis is renowned for his expertise in providing practical legal strategies to entrepreneurs, innovative firms, and investors across various industries, including technology, digital health, life sciences, and clean energy. With a client portfolio ranging from public and private entities to financial sponsors and investment banks, Louis has facilitated numerous companies through formation, financing, governance challenges, and strategic transactions. Clients, colleagues, and industry guides alike commend Louis for his exceptional business acumen, legal proficiency, and leadership within Silicon Valley. Louis thrives on guiding his clients through every stage of growth, from garage to global, facilitating successful public offerings, and securing optimal liquidity events.

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