Last year's contentious U.S. presidential election is often blamed for the slowdown in dealmaking activity in the life sciences space. While the uncertainty surrounding that contest certainly had an impact, Stuart Falber and Belinda Juran see other secular trends that have made acquisitions and initial public offerings less attractive — and often impossible — forcing companies to seek new partnerships and sources of funding.

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Originally published by Above the Law, May 12 2017.

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