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Biotech deal gets pulses racing
Arnold Bloch Leibler and King & Wood Mallesons have negotiated a major share purchase in an Australian biopharmaceutical provider by Celgene Corporation.
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Firms: Arnold Bloch Leibler (Mesoblast), Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (Mesoblast), King & Wood Mallesons (Celgene), Dechert LLP (Celgene)
Deal: Celgene agreed to purchase 15.3 million ordinary shares in Mesoblast Ltd
Value: A$58.5 million
Area: Capital markets
Key players: ABL commercial partner Andrew Silberberg (pictured) worked on the negotiation alongside senior associate John Kim. Strategic support was provided by managing partner Henry Lanzer and commercial partner Jonathan Wenig.
Deal significance:
Celgene is a biotechnology provider based in the United States, described by Arnold Bloch Leibler partner Andrew Silberberg as “a global leader in regenerative medicine”.
Mesoblast is an ASX-listed firm specialising in the treatment of cardiovascular, inflammatory and oncology conditions.
The deal will allow Celgene to strengthen its development and commercialisation pipeline, according to a statement from Arnold Bloch Leibler.
“This is another great example of international interest in an innovative Australian company,” Mr Silberberg said.
