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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 182431" data-attributes="member: 36738">Thanks so much for your question [USER=35984]@futuretcholder[/USER]. Cooley is relatively new to the London market, so I completely appreciate your question.When trying to apply for training contracts, I often found it challenging to articulate how my background was relevant to the law firms I was applying to. This was primarily because I hadn’t worked directly with any lawyers and so I struggled to appreciate the role that lawyers played in the work I had previously undertaken.My own interest in life sciences grew while working part-time at a university hospital, surrounded by researchers engaged in lab work and university collaborations. It was by speaking with Cooley trainees at two law fairs, as well as associates at other life sciences focussed firms, that I began to notice the connections between their work and my time working with STEM researchers. These conversations highlighted the crucial role lawyers played in helping researchers secure funding, navigate regulatory frameworks, and manage intellectual property. They also shaped my decision to prioritise firms like Cooley, given its strong reputation in life sciences and healthcare.If you’re still unsure, I’d really encourage you to consider applying to the Meet Cooley events this year. They are a great way to deepen your knowledge of the firm, whilst also seeing how Cooley’s work might be interesting to someone with your own unique background and experiences.In addition to its focus on life sciences, there are several other factors worth considering when trying to understand what sets Cooley apart from other US-headquartered firms with life science expertise.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">EC/VC Focus: Cooley’s London office excels in its EC/VC offerings, particularly when it comes to helping high-growth companies secure venture funding and providing strategic advice as they scale. The firm was a pioneer in this area, having advised on one of the first venture funds on the West Coast in the US. You may have also come across the London office’s attempts to strengthen its reputation in EC work. You can read more about this <a href="https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/blogs/cooley-takes-taylor-wessing-goodwin-and-white-case-partners-in-london-rebuild/" target="_blank">here</a>. Finally, several EC/VC partners and associates in Cooley’s London office are qualified in both England and Wales, as well as in various jurisdictions in the US. Joining the firm would allow you to work with experienced EC/VC lawyers who have a strong multi-jurisdictional focus. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Technology Capabilities: Cooley is also well-known for work on technology transactions. This partly owes to the firm's strong ties to key tech hubs, notably Silicon Valley. The London office has leveraged its reputation in this area to build out its technology practice. The firm takes particular interest in advising technology clients through their entire life cycle, from founding to IPO and beyond. One particular thing to note is that the technology transactions team often works closely alongside Cooley’s other teams, including its full-service cyber, data, and privacy offerings. If you’re a future trainee interested in gaining exposure to the more regulatory aspects of tech transactions, the firm is an excellent place to go. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Robust Disputes Practice: Cooley is also notable for its strong disputes practice, particularly in product liability, which sets it apart from other life sciences-focused firms like Goodwin and Ropes & Gray, which are more transactional-heavy. In recent years, the firm has made impressive hires in areas such as international arbitration, competition litigation, and IP and cybersecurity litigation. If you’re still deciding between transactional and disputes work, Cooley offers excellent exposure to both, particularly as they relate to the life sciences and technology sectors, allowing you to engage with clients facing a wide range of legal challenges.</li> </ul>I hope this gives you a clearer picture of Cooley and what makes the firm distinct! Please feel free to reach out if you have any more questions, I’d be happy to help.</blockquote>

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