Nick Hobson

Partner in Charge, Santa Monica
nhobson@cooley.com
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About Nick

Nick concentrates his practice in the representation of emerging growth companies at all stages and the investors that finance these companies. In addition to providing strategic counseling to his clients, his practice encompasses venture capital and private equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, debt financings, equity compensation matters and corporate governance. He represents both public and private companies across a variety of industries including technology, media, entertainment, digital health, retail and consumer products.

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ZitSticka sells to Heyday

ZitSticka sells to Heyday

November 14, 2022

Cooley represented ZitSticka, a skin care brand focused on acne treatments, on its sale to Heyday, a next-generation consumer products company pioneering a digital-first approach to brand building. Partners Nick Hobson and Anne Lieberman led the Cooley team advising ZitSticka.

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Partner in Charge, Santa Monica, Santa Monica
Anne Lieberman
Partner, Santa Monica
Stephanie Gentile
Partner, New York
Nyron J. Persaud
Partner, New York
John Paul Oleksiuk
Partner, New York
Natasha Leskovsek
Of Counsel, Washington, DC
Kimberly Nguyen
Special Counsel, Reston
Cameron Hajialiakbar
Associate, Santa Monica
Ellie Seber
Partner, Santa Monica
Rick Jantz
Associate, Santa Monica
Erica Russell
Associate, San Francisco
Juliana Finley
Associate, Santa Monica
Karun Ahuja
Associate, Chicago
Carly E. Gibbons
Associate, Chicago
Allison Kutner
Associate, New York
Susan Mobley
Paralegal Specialist, Reston
Patricia Myers
Paralegal Specialist, Colorado
Claire M. Gibbs
Associate, Washington, DC

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Emerging Companies
Venture Capital
Mergers and Acquisitions
Tax
Compensation and Benefits
Healthcare
Commercial Litigation
Debt Finance
Trademark, Copyright and Advertising
Technology Transactions
Labor and Employment
Cyber/Data/Privacy

EV Connect Sells to Schneider Electric

EV Connect Sells to Schneider Electric

October 27, 2022

Cooley advised EV Connect, a premier electric vehicle charging solution provider, on its sale to Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management automation.

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Todd Gluth
Partner, San Diego
Charles Haley
Partner, Palo Alto
Ross Eberly
Partner, Santa Monica
Zachary Allen
Associate, Santa Monica
Erica Russell
Associate, San Francisco
Tim Nguyen
Associate, Santa Monica
Andrew Bae
Associate, Washington, DC
Liza Hadley
Associate, Boston
Julia R. Brinton
Associate, Washington, DC
Christopher Kimball
Partner, Washington, DC
Jeff Goldman
Special Counsel, Palo Alto
Bridget R. Reineking
Special Counsel, Washington, DC
Calvin Lee
Associate, New York
Eileen Leman
Associate, Los Angeles
Nick Hobson
Partner in Charge, Santa Monica, Santa Monica

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Mergers and Acquisitions
Technology
Tax
Technology Transactions
Labor and Employment
Corporate Governance and Shareholder Engagement
Compensation and Benefits
Cyber/Data/Privacy
Antitrust and Competition
Government Contracts

Therabody Closes $165 Million Growth Equity Round

Therabody Closes $165 Million Growth Equity Round

October 27, 2022

Cooley advised Therabody, a global pioneer in wellness technology, on its $165 million growth equity round led by private equity firm North Castle Partners.

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Sean O'Neill
Associate, Santa Monica
Michelle DeLapa
Associate, Santa Monica
Nick Hobson
Partner in Charge, Santa Monica, Santa Monica
Sean Murphy
Partner, Singapore

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Emerging Companies
Venture Capital
Corporate Governance and Shareholder Engagement

Sweetgreen Closes $150 Million Financing

Sweetgreen Closes $150 Million Financing

Cooley advised Sweetgreen on its $150 million financing. Partner Nick Hobson led the Cooley team advising Sweetgreen, an operator of a chain of restaurants intended to offer healthy and nutritious food products.

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Nick Hobson
Partner in Charge, Santa Monica, Santa Monica

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Emerging Companies
Food and Beverage

PatientPop Closes $50 Million Series C

PatientPop Closes $50 Million Series C

Cooley advised PatientPop on its $50 million Series C financing round. Partner Nick Hobson led the Cooley team advising PatientPop, a developer of an online marketing platform designed to help doctors focus on patient care and run their practice.

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Nick Hobson
Partner in Charge, Santa Monica, Santa Monica

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Emerging Companies
Healthcare
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Admissions and credentials

California

Rankings and accolades

Southern California Super Lawyers: Rising Star (2010-2011, 2013-2017)

Representative clients:

  • MeUndies
  • PatientPop
  • Sweetgreen
  • The Honest Company
  • Therabody