Zack Gong

Cooley advised Inmagene Biopharmaceuticals, a privately held, global clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel therapeutics for immunological and inflammatory diseases, on its definitive merger agreement with Ikena Oncology (Nasdaq: IKNA).

Cooley advised Laekna (HKSE: 2105.HK), global biotech company focused on novel drug development for metabolic and cancer diseases, on its clinical collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company to accelerate the development of LAE102, a novel ActRIIA mAb as a treatment for obesity.

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 Chimagen Biosciences, a privately held biotechnology company, on its agreement to sell CMG1A46, a clinical-stage dual CD19 and CD20-targeted T-cell engager (TCE), to GSK, a global biopharma company, for an upfront payment of $300 million, plus success-based development and commercial milestone payments totaling up to $550 million.

Cooley advised the underwriters of Upstream Bio, a clinical-stage biotech developing a monoclonal antibody to target respiratory disorders, on its upsized $293 million initial public offering.