Mark Ballantyne

Cooley advised Aclaris Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ACRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel drug candidates for immuno-inflammatory diseases, on its exclusive license agreement with Biosion and $80 million private placement.

Cooley advised Luna Innovations, a global leader in advanced fiber optic-based technology, on its $50 million investment from White Hat Capital Partners and its acquisition of Silixa.

Cooley advised Lexeo Therapeutics, a clinical-stage gene therapy company advancing gene therapy candidates for genetically defined cardiovascular diseases and a genetically defined subgroup of Alzheimer’s disease, on its approximately $100 million initial public offering.

Cooley advised Cardlytics, an advertising platform in banks’ digital channels, on its cooperation agreement with CAS Investment Partners, a 14.4% stockholder of Cardlytics.

Cooley advised MindMed, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel product candidates to treat brain health disorders, on its successful proxy contest against FCM MM Holdings.