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1.09.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Link Cell Therapies on Strategic Collaboration with Johnson & Johnson
On January 9, 2026, Link Cell Therapies, an oncology cell therapy company, announced a strategic collaboration with Johnson & Johnson to develop novel logic-gated LINK CAR T therapies. The collaboration follows the recently announced Series A financing in Link that was led by Johnson & Johnson, through its corporate venture capital organization, Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JJDC, Inc., which included participation of additional strategic and financial investors. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Link Cell Therapies on the matter.
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11.26.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Dayra Therapeutics on Strategic Collaboration with Biogen Inc.
On November 24, 2025, Dayra Therapeutics, a start-up focused on developing oral macrocyclic peptide therapeutics to treat a range of human diseases, announced a research collaboration with Biogen Inc.
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10.22.24
Wilson Sonsini Advises Novo Holdings and F-Prime Capital on AvenCell’s $112 Million Series B
On October 22, 2024, AvenCell Therapeutics, a leading clinical-stage cell therapy company focused on advancing both autologous and allogeneic switchable CAR-T cell therapies, announced that it has raised $112 million in Series B financing. The financing was led by global life sciences investor Novo Holdings. New investors F-Prime Capital, Eight Roads Ventures Japan, Piper Heartland Healthcare Capital, and NYBC Ventures also participated in the round alongside founding investor Blackstone Life Sciences. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Novo Holdings and F-Prime Capital on the transaction.
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5.02.24
Firm Advises Novo Holdings on Reunion Neuroscience’s $103 Million Series A
On May 2, 2024, Reunion Neuroscience Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to pushing the boundaries of neuroscience, announced the close of a $103 million Series A financing co-led by Novo Holdings and MPM BioImpact, with participation from Arkin Bio Capital, Mitsui & Co. Global Investment, Plaisance Capital, FemHealth Ventures, and Palo Santo. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Novo Holdings on the transaction.
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3.21.24
Wilson Sonsini Advises LENZ Therapeutics on Completed Merger with Graphite Bio
On March 21, 2024, LENZ Therapeutics, Inc., a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing the first aceclidine-based eye drop that has been shown to improve near vision in people with presbyopia, announced the completion of its previously announced merger with Graphite Bio, Inc. The new combined company will operate under the name LENZ Therapeutics, Inc. and will commence trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “LENZ” on March 22, 2024. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised LENZ Therapeutics on the transaction.
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11.29.23
Wilson Sonsini Advises IVIVA on Acquisition by United Therapeutics
In October 2023, United Therapeutics acquired all of the outstanding equity of IVIVA Medical, Inc., a spin-out from the Harvard Stem Cell Institute addressing the chronic shortage of organs available for transplant. IVIVA is developing the IVIVA Kidney, a printed matrix cellularized with a patient’s own cells, which aids in the filtration and reabsorption functions of the native kidney.
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11.15.23
Wilson Sonsini Represents LENZ Therapeutics in Merger with Graphite Bio
On November 15, 2023, LENZ Therapeutics, a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies to improve vision, and Graphite Bio, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine the companies in an all-stock transaction. The lead programs of the combined company will address presbyopia, the inevitable loss of near vision that impacts the daily lives of nearly all people over the age of 45. The combined company is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “LENZ.” Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is representing LENZ Therapeutics in the transaction.
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4.12.23
Wilson Sonsini Advises Aspect Biosystems on $2.7 Billion Collaboration with Novo Nordisk
On April 12, 2023, Aspect Biosystems, a biotechnology company pioneering the development of bioprinted tissue therapeutics, and leading global healthcare company Novo Nordisk A/S announced a collaboration, development, and license agreement to develop bioprinted tissue therapeutics with the aim of delivering a new class of truly disease-modifying treatments for diabetes and obesity. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Aspect Biosystems on the transaction.
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9.07.22
Wilson Sonsini Advises Metacrine on Acquisition by Equillium
On September 6, 2022, Equillium, Inc. and Metacrine Inc. announced that the two companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Equillium will acquire Metacrine in an all-stock transaction. The transaction is anticipated to add $33 million in cash to Equillium’s balance sheet at closing, which is expected to extend the company’s cash runway into 2024. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising Metacrine on the transaction.
Through the acquisition, Equillium adds Metacrine’s farnesoid X receptor (FXR) platform, including lead molecule MET642, an orally delivered FXR agonist that is a potential first-in-class, non-immunosuppressive treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease. The acquisition is anticipated to close late 2022 pending approval from both Equillium and Metacrine shareholders, Metacrine having minimum net cash of $23 million, and other customary closing conditions.
Through the acquisition, Equillium adds Metacrine’s farnesoid X receptor (FXR) platform, including lead molecule MET642, an orally delivered FXR agonist that is a potential first-in-class, non-immunosuppressive treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease. The acquisition is anticipated to close late 2022 pending approval from both Equillium and Metacrine shareholders, Metacrine having minimum net cash of $23 million, and other customary closing conditions.