Elizabeth Anne Wright

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eawright@cooley.com
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I help clients navigate the European Union’s life sciences regulations to successfully introduce and retain their often lifesaving or life-sustaining products on the EU market.

About Elizabeth Anne

Elizabeth Anne Wright specializes in EU law and regulation of pharmaceuticals and medical devices and is regularly sought-after and praised for her knowledge of the legislation, technical competence and commercial acumen. She has been practicing in the life sciences sector for over 35 years in private practice and international institutions. She helps clients navigate the process and regulations to place and keep their products on the European Union market through strategic advice, advocacy before institutions and agencies and litigation before EU courts.

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Experience

Turnstone Biologics Announces Upsized $80 Million IPO

Turnstone Biologics Announces Upsized $80 Million IPO

July 26, 2023

Cooley advised Turnstone Biologics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, on its upsized $80 million initial public offering.

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Cooley advised Condor, a German leisure airline, in its victory against the approval of Lufthansa’s 2020 state bailout.

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April 4, 2023

Cooley advised SCYNEXIS on its exclusive license agreement with GSK for Brexafemme.

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A Cooley team advised Horizon Therapeutics, a specialty biopharmaceutical company, on its agreement to be acquired by Amgen. The approximately $28 billion merger would represent the third-largest all-cash transaction in the pharmaceutical sector in history and the biggest healthcare deal of 2022.

 

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Rankings & accolades

Chambers Europe 2017-2023, Life Sciences in Belgium, Band 1; Regulatory: Life Sciences/Pharma Europe-wide, Band 2

Legal 500 EMEA 2018-2023, EU Regulatory: Pharma, Medical Devices and Biotech, Leading Individual; EU Regulatory: Food

Who’s Who Legal 2021-2023, Life Sciences Regulatory; Recommended

Best Lawyers in Belgium 2020, Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

Elisabethann Wright has strong expertise that I have relied on for many years.

Chambers EU

I’ve worked with Elisabethann for years, and trust her judgement and ability to understand and weigh the business needs against the regulatory landscape.

Legal 500 EU