Corporate and Venture Capital

In our corporate practice, FDR counsels life sciences companies with respect to corporate finance (VC, PIPEs, debt, equipment financing and capital leasing), mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and spin-outs, and strategic investment in securities of research and development collaborators. We also advise clients concerning real estate leasing, equity compensation plans, securities law compliance, public disclosure and corporate governance, Board administration and general corporate counsel.

For private equity investors in the life sciences, we apply our industry knowledge and understanding of strategic operational and legal issues of potential portfolio companies to design and carry out thorough, sophisticated and efficient due diligence. FDR assists with the formation, operation and administration of a fund and provides cost-effective assistance to portfolio companies post-investment. Using our extensive network of life sciences investors, companies and research institutions, we are able to provide assistance and help make introductions for partnering, follow-on financing and recruiting.