Life Science

Stradling's life science practice covers the medical device, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors. We have extensive experience and expertise in counseling life science companies, from early-stage startups to large publicly-traded enterprises.

Our main office is located in Orange County, a global center of medical device technology. We also serve pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies throughout Southern California and the Pacific Coast.

We apply our 40-plus years of corporate experience to the legal needs of our life science clients, such as:

• Company formation
• Venture capital and other private financing
• Debt and lease financing
• Public offerings
• Securities law
• Executive compensation and employee incentive plans
• Mergers and acquisitions

In addition, we specialize in advising on all types of technology transfer, both in the United States and worldwide, including:

• Supply
• OEM
• Distribution and license arrangements
• Joint ventures and strategic alliances

• Acquisition of technology from inventors, academic and research institutions, and commercial sources