Loraine Torres

Cooley advised Carmot Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing life-changing therapeutics for people living with metabolic diseases including obesity and diabetes, on its definitive merger agreement in which Roche will acquire Carmot.

Cooley advised CallTower, an international leader in delivering cloud-based, enterprise-class communications, contact center and collaboration solutions, on its investment from BV Investment Partners.

Cooley advised Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA), a global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, on its definitive merger agreement, under which Ritchie Bros. will acquire IAA in a cross-border stock and cash transaction valued at approximately $7.3 billion.

Cooley advised Velocity Global, a leading provider of global talent solutions, on its $400 million Series B financing round. With the fundraise, the company has achieved a multibillion-dollar valuation – a seven-fold increase since this time last year. Partners Laura Medina and Mike Nelson led the Cooley team advising Velocity Global.