Megan Browdie

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mbrowdie@cooley.com
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About Megan

Megan is a strategic counselor to many of the world’s most innovative companies, solving clients’ antitrust issues, guiding transactions through merger review and representing clients in government investigations and litigation. Working with clients in a wide range of industries, with a particular focus on life sciences and tech, Megan has helped secure critical wins in diverse cases and has experience in matters before the US Department of Justice, US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state antitrust authorities. She also counsels clients on a variety of topics, including pricing practices, licensing of intellectual property and other distribution issues.

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Experience

PetLab Co. Announces Majority Stake Sale to BC Partners

PetLab Co. Announces Majority Stake Sale to BC Partners

February 26, 2025

Cooley advised PetLab Co., a rapidly growing independent pet supplement brand headquartered in London, on its majority stake sale to BC Partners, a top international investment firm.

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DataStax Announces Acquisition by IBM

DataStax Announces Acquisition by IBM

February 25, 2025

Cooley advised DataStax, an artificial intelligence (AI) and data solution provider, on its acquisition by IBM (NYSE: IBM), a provider of global hybrid cloud and AI solutions and consulting expertise.

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Alumis Announces Merger With ACELYRIN

Alumis Announces Merger With ACELYRIN

February 6, 2025

Cooley advised Alumis (Nasdaq: ALMS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies using a precision approach to optimize clinical outcomes and significantly improve the lives of patients with immune-mediated diseases, on its definitive agreement with ACELYRIN to merge in an all-stock transaction.

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H1 Acquires Ribbon Health

H1 Acquires Ribbon Health

January 8, 2025

Cooley advised H1, a global healthcare data technology company, on its acquisition of Ribbon Health.

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Brigit Announces up to $460 Million Sale to Upbound Group

Brigit Announces up to $460 Million Sale to Upbound Group

December 12, 2024

Cooley advised Brigit, a financial health technology company, on its definitive agreement to be acquired by Upbound Group (Nasdaq: UPBD), a technology- and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial products that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers, for total consideration of up to $460 million.

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