Smith Anderson Earns National Recognition in 2024 LMG Life Sciences Rankings

Smith Anderson once again received national recognition from LMG Life Sciences in the publication’s 2024 rankings, maintaining its position in the Licensing & Collaboration category for the third consecutive year. Notably, it remains the only law firm based in North Carolina to achieve this prestigious national acknowledgment, reflecting the national and international scope of Smith Anderson’s Life Sciences acumen.

In addition to the firm’s recognition, partners John Therien and Jason Brege have again been honored as Life Sciences Stars for their capability and experience in the field. John was recognized for his work in Corporate, Licensing & Collaboration and Venture Capital, while Jason was acknowledged for his work in Licensing & Collaboration. Alongside leadership roles with the firm’s Life Sciences practice, both partners lead Smith Anderson’s globally-ranked AgTech and FoodTech industry group, with Jason also heading the firm’s Technology Transactions and Intellectual Property team.

Smith Anderson’s Life Sciences team is dedicated to providing strategic solutions for innovative life sciences companies at all stages, from startups to established public entities, and from pre-clinical development to commercialization. The team’s clients include companies in numerous states across the United States and extend internationally to include Asia, Europe, Central/South America and elsewhere. As a leading Life Sciences firm in the innovation hub of the Research Triangle region, Smith Anderson’s experience in Licensing & Collaboration spans numerous technologies and indications, with a strong focus on biotechnology innovations such as gene editing, gene therapy, and cell therapy. The firm has led several award-winning partnering deals, including transactions receiving the Licensing Executives Society Life Sciences "Deals of Distinction" award and multiple "Impact Deal of the Year" awards from LMG Life Sciences. Annually, the team advises clients on dozens of collaboration and licensing transactions with a cumulative deal value in the billions, alongside a significant volume of industry-specific M&A deals. Leveraging their deep industry knowledge, Smith Anderson’s lawyers deliver effective, timely solutions to help clients achieve their business objectives.

About LMG Life Sciences

LMG Life Sciences is the definitive guide to leading law firms and lawyers specialized in the life sciences industry. The results published include firm-level rankings for each of the legal practice areas covered by LMG’s research, as well as the new class of LMG Life Sciences Stars, or top partners in the field. LMG’s aim is to better capture firms handling significant life sciences work at all levels of the market.