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Latham Advises on US$120 Million Freeline Therapeutics Series C Investment

June 30, 2020

London team represents lead investor in biotechnology company’s fundraising round.

Latham & Watkins advised Novo Holdings A/S (Novo) as the lead investor in its Series C investment into Freeline Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on developing curative gene therapies for chronic systemic diseases.

The Series C financing, raising US$120 million, was co-led by Novo, Eventide Asset Management and Wellington Management Company, with additional participation from Cowen Healthcare Investments, Acorn Bioventures and Ample Plus Fund.

Latham’s team was led by London corporate partner Robbie McLaren, with associates Emily Cridland and Georgina Scott.

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