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Mergers & Acquisitions

Dec. 5, 2014

Skadden, Latham handle $3.54B pharma deal

Aliso Viejo-based Avanir Pharmaceuticals was counseled by Latham & Watkins LLP in its sale to Otsuka Pharmaceutical, a Japansese competitor represented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affliliates.


By Alex Shively


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Latham & Watkins LLP represented Aliso Viejo-based drugmaker Avanir Pharmaceuticals Inc. in its $3.54 billion sale to Japan's Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. in a deal that marries two companies focused on neurological and nervous system therapeutics.


Otsuka received counsel from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates.


Costa Mesa-based partners Charles K. Ru...

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