Annie principally advises clients on matters implicating various export control and trade and economic sanctions regimes, including the Export Administration Regulations (administered by the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (administered by the US Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls), and sanctions programs administered by the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. She leverages significant law firm and in-house experience counseling US and non-US clients in a wide variety of industry sectors regarding regulatory compliance; determining product classifications; securing licensing and other rulings; advising on high-stakes transactional matters and post-acquisition integration; conducting investigations; and interfacing with government regulators to secure positive outcomes. Annie routinely coordinates with Cooley lawyers in other practice areas to provide comprehensive, best-in-class support for complex matters.
General Catalyst Leads Helsings 209 Million Euro Series B Financing
September 14, 2023
Cooley advised General Catalyst Partners, a venture capital firm providing early-stage and growth equity investments, as the lead investor in Helsing’s 209 million euro Series B financing.
Cooley advised Battery Ventures, a global investment firm focusing on technology, on its acquisition of GrammaTech’s software products division, including the CodeSonar and CodeSentry product lines.
Senti Biosciences Sells Certain Assets to Celadon Partners
August 14, 2023
Cooley advised Senti Biosciences, a biotechnology company, on its sale of certain assets – including its manufacturing facility and chemistry, manufacturing, and controls capabilities – to Celadon Partners.
Cooley advised Sprout Social, a social media management software company, on its $140 million acquisition of Tagger Media, a top influencer marketing platform, and a concurrent $100 million secured debt facility, which will be partially used to fund the acquisition.
Rubicon Technology Partners Closes Strategic Investment in Tacton
August 1, 2023
Cooley advised private equity firm Rubicon Technology Partners on the strategic investment in Tacton, a top software as a service (SaaS) company trusted by global manufacturers.