As U.S. Biosecure Act Passes the House, Four Things Biotechs Can Do to Prepare

The U.S. Senate may still reject the U.S. BIOSECURE Act , but the House of Representatives has now passed a version of the bill. Biotechs in both the P.R.C. and the U.S. therefore need to prepare for the new environment which it heralds. Michael Borden, Andrew Shoyer, and Ruchun Ji set out five steps to take now.

How, When, and If the U.S. BIOSECURE Act Is Likely to Become Law

Both U.S. and P.R.C.-based biotechs are anxiously watching attempts to pass the U.S. BIOSECURE Act into law. Michael Borden and Andrew Shoyer explain what this month’s developments mean, and why the legislation, even with so much attention and publicity, may never actually become law.

Hong Kong’s Biotech Listings Emerge From Two-Year Downturn With 18As Booming

Biotech and medtech startups based in the People’s Republic of China (P.R.C.) are flocking to Hong Kong to float. Meng Ding explains how a combination of listing reforms and an explosion of innovation in the Greater Bay Area have led to Hong Kong’s 18A process being popular for life sciences.

Chinese Parties to International Licensing Deals Should Consider How Terms Translate

Licensing deals are still relatively new in China compared to the United States and Europe. Tom Duley and Ruchun Ji explain why this means Chinese parties need to be careful about the history of terms and the choice of governing law and arbitration venue when negotiating contracts.

Deal Outlook for 2024 Includes GLP-1 Investments, APAC M&A, and More Spinoffs

Our lawyers share the top investment and regulatory trends from last month’s agenda-setting JP Morgan Health Care Conference. We expect an abundance of novel financing structures, investment focus on new disease states, and important new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance.