Blake Kaufmann

Blake Kaufmann

Associate

Mergers & Acquisitions

San Francisco

blake.kaufmann@wsgr.com

D415-947-2402

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Blake Kaufmann is an associate in the San Francisco office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he focuses primarily on mergers & acquisitions. He advises both public and private clients in mergers, tender offers, stock purchases, asset acquisitions, and other strategic corporate transactions.

Experience

Education

J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School, 2024
Editor, Penn Law Journal of Law and Innovation
B.A., Double Major in Economics and Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles, 2020

Admissions

State Bar of California

Credentials

Education

J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School, 2024
Editor, Penn Law Journal of Law and Innovation
B.A., Double Major in Economics and Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles, 2020

Admissions

State Bar of California

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Client Highlights

On April 17, 2026, UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which UCB would acquire Neurona Therapeutics, including lead asset NRTX-1001, adding to UCB’s epilepsy portfolio. Neurona Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company focused on advancing regenerative cell therapies for epilepsies and other disorders of the nervous system. Under the terms of the agreement, UCB will pay $650 million upfront and up to $500 million in potential future milestone payments, subject to certain closing conditions. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Neurona on the transaction.

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Client Highlights

On November 3, 2025, onX, a pioneer in digital outdoor navigation and mapping software, announced a strategic investment from TCV, a leading growth equity firm known for supporting enduring consumer technology brands. The partnership brings additional operational expertise and long-term support as onX continues to scale its suite of adventure-specific navigation apps and redefine the outdoor experience. The company's existing investors, including Summit Partners, Madison Valley Partners, and onX founder Eric Siegfried, will remain active board members. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised onX on the transaction.

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