Howard Morse

Cooley advised Radionetics Oncology, a biotechnology company discovering and developing novel small molecule G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-targeted radiopharmaceuticals to treat a broad range of solid tumors, on the formation of a strategic agreement with Eli Lilly to take forward Radionetics’ proprietary GPCR-targeting small molecule radiopharmaceuticals. Under the terms of the agreement, Radionetics received a $140 million up-front cash payment. Additionally, Lilly obtained the exclusive right to acquire Radionetics for $1 billion upon conclusion of an exercise period.

Cooley advised Yardi Systems, a large software corporation with offices worldwide, in connection with WeWork’s emergence from Chapter 11 and completion of WeWork’s global operational and financial restructuring.

Cooley advised Lacework, a data-driven cloud security company, on its definitive agreement to be acquired by Fortinet (Nasdaq: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security.

Cooley advised AuditBoard, a leading connected risk platform transforming audit, risk, compliance, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) management, on its agreement to be acquired for more than $3 billion by Hg, an experienced and leading global investor in compliance, risk and accounting software over the last 20 years.

Cooley advised Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in China, on its licensing of global rights (excluding Greater China) for the development, production and commercialization of three of its proprietary glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs to Hercules CM Newco, a newly established Delaware company.