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7.27.26
Firm Advises Forte Biosciences on $2.2 Billion Acquisition by argenx
On July 27, 2026, argenx, a global immunology innovation company, and Forte Biosciences, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which argenx will acquire Forte Biosciences for $77.00 per share in cash, representing a total equity value of approximately $2.2 billion. FB102, Forte Biosciences’ lead program, expands argenx’s portfolio of differentiated immunology medicines, adding a first-in-class anti-CD122 antibody with clinical proof-of-concept in vitiligo and celiac disease and potential to address multiple autoimmune diseases. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Forte Biosciences on the transaction.
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7.27.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Oak Hill Bio on IP Matters in Proposed Business Combination with RACC
On July 27, 2026, OHB Pediatrics Ltd. (dba Oak Hill Bio), a clinical-stage rare disease therapeutics company, and Research Alliance Corporation III (RACC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by RA Capital Management, announced that they had entered into a definitive business combination agreement. In connection with consummation of the transaction, RACC would redomesticate as a Delaware corporation and be renamed Oak Hill Bio Inc., and its shares of common stock would be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol OAKH. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Oak Hill Bio on IP matters related to the transaction.
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7.16.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises NIPRO on Expanded Partnership with Linear Health Sciences
On July 13, 2026, Linear Health Sciences announced that Japanese medical device manufacturer NIPRO will begin distributing its Orchid Safety Release Valve (SRV) in the Japanese market beginning July 22, 2026. The device is designed to prevent unintentional IV catheter dislodgement by introducing a mechanism that safely disconnects when excessive force is applied. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised NIPRO on the transaction.
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7.08.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Crinetics on Patent Matters Related to $10 Billion Acquisition by Vertex
On July 6, 2026, Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, a global pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapeutics for endocrine diseases, announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Vertex will acquire Crinetics for $85.00 per share in cash, for a total equity value of approximately $10 billion, or approximately $8.8 billion net of estimated cash acquired. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is patent counsel to Crinetics and advised the company on patent matters related to the transaction.
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7.08.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Insilico on Collaboration with Takeda
On July 1, 2026, Insilico Medicine (Insilico), a clinical-stage biotechnology company powered by generative artificial intelligence and automation, announced a strategic collaboration agreement with Takeda to use Insilico’s proprietary end-to-end platform, Pharma.AI, to advance drug candidates across various therapeutic areas, with a potential initial value of $600 million. Insilico will lead drug discovery, while Takeda will further development, including advancing candidates past clinical trials.
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6.17.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Enliven Therapeutics on $460 Million Follow-On Offering
On June 15, 2026, Enliven Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics, closed an upsized underwritten public offering of 10,533,334 shares of its common stock, which includes the full exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase 1,600,000 additional shares of its common stock, at a price to the public of $37.50 per share and, in lieu of common stock to certain investors, pre-funded warrants to purchase 1,733,333 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $37.499 per pre-funded warrant, which represents the per share public offering price of each share of Enliven Therapeutics' common stock less the $0.001 per share exercise price for each pre-funded warrant. All of the shares and pre-funded warrants were sold by Enliven Therapeutics. The gross proceeds from the offering were approximately $460 million before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses.
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6.16.26
Firm Advises 4E Therapeutics on Acquisition by Eli Lilly
On June 16, 2026, 4E Therapeutics, an Austin-based neuroscience company developing next-generation treatments for chronic pain, announced that it has been acquired by Eli Lilly and Company. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised 4E Therapeutics on the transaction.
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6.03.26
The Life Sciences Report – June 2026
This latest edition features articles on accelerating new therapies under the new FDA administration, cash-pay healthcare companies possibly facing kickback and fee-splitting risk under federal and state laws, building in-house legal teams for biotech, digital health, and medical devices companies, and life sciences venture financings for firm clients across 1H2025 and 2H2025.
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6.03.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Isomorphic Labs on $2.1 Billion Series B Investment Round
On May 12, 2026, Isomorphic Labs, an AI-first drug design and development company, announced it has raised $2.1 billion in Series B funding. The financing round is led by Thrive Capital, and includes participation from existing backers Alphabet and GV alongside new investors MGX, Temasek, CapitalG, and the UK Sovereign AI Fund, significantly expanding Isomorphic Labs’ global capital base. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Isomorphic Labs on the transaction.
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6.02.26
Firm Advises Noctrix on Acquisition by Resmed
On June 1, 2026, Resmed, a medical device company that develops, manufactures, and distributes medical equipment for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of respiratory disorders, announced it has closed on its acquisition of Noctrix Health, a medical device company that developed and manufactures a novel therapy to treat drug-refractory Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) for $340 million. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Noctrix on the transaction.
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6.01.26
Firm Advises Edgewise Therapeutics on Its Sale of Sevasemten for up to $2.65 Billion
On June 1, 2026, Edgewise Therapeutics, a leading muscle disease biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which Servier, an independent international pharmaceutical group governed by a foundation, will acquire sevasemten, an orally administered fast skeletal myosin inhibitor in late-stage clinical trials in Becker and Duchenne muscular dystrophies, and Edgewise's muscular dystrophy business for $1.55 billion in upfront cash consideration and up to $1.1 billion in additional milestone payments, for aggregate potential consideration of up to $2.65 billion. The transaction strengthens Edgewise’s balance sheet, providing enhanced financial flexibility and sharpening the company’s strategic focus to accelerate and unlock the full potential of its cardiovascular pipeline. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Edgewise on the transaction.
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5.13.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Whitehawk Therapeutics on $87.5 Million PIPE Financing
On May 13, 2026, Whitehawk Therapeutics, a clinical-stage oncology therapeutics company applying advanced technologies to established tumor biology to efficiently deliver improved antibody drug conjugate cancer treatments, announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain qualified institutional buyers and accredited investors for a private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing that is expected to result in gross proceeds of approximately $87.5 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other private placement expenses. The PIPE financing includes participation from existing investors including Avoro Capital, QVT, Coastlands Capital, KVP Capital, ADAR1 Capital Management, Acuta Capital Partners, StemPoint Capital LP, Invus, as well as members of the company’s executive team. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Whitehawk on the transaction.