Pepper Hamilton LLP, one of the oldest law firms i

Pepper Hamilton LLP, one of the oldest law firms in the United States, is the law firm listed on our new Shelf Prospectus (the last S3 was filed by Loeb & Loeb LLP, another top corporate law firm):

http://ir.pharmacytebiotech.com/all-sec-filin...091117.htm

To learn more about this historic firm, please see their website

http://www.pepperlaw.com/timeline/

Now, back to the prospectus. Take a look at the attorney's name: Merrill M. Kraines, Esq . That's not an associate. It's a Partner . Here's his bio:

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Merrill M. Kraines is a partner in the Health Sciences Department of Pepper Hamilton LLP, resident in the New York office . Mr. Kraines is primarily engaged in corporate, securities and mergers and acquisitions matters . He leads the life sciences, technology and emerging growth practices in New York. Mr. Kraines represents many life sciences companies, including biotechnology, therapeutic, diagnostic and medical device companies. He has also represented or been involved in transactions concerning a variety of other growth companies in all phases of business and finance in many industries, including: software, Internet, health care, IT, alternative energy, financial services, IT consulting, educational publishing, entertainment, office products, advertising, telecommunications, paper and many other companies. These companies have ranged from start-ups to large public concerns.

Mr. Kraines also represents investment banking firms in connection with public offerings, private placements, sale advisory transactions, fairness opinions and other matters. He has handled numerous initial and secondary public offerings, private placements, PIPE transactions, 144A transactions, mergers and acquisitions, licensing and distribution arrangements, joint ventures and cross-border transactions. Mr. Kraines also represents numerous private equity and venture capital firms, both independent and those associated with commercial banks, corporations, universities and medical centers in their fund formation, investment and restructuring activities.


http://www.pepperlaw.com/people/merrill-m-kraines/

There is a ton of information available for those willing to do research.

Take a look at info on Pepper Hamilton clients:

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Moreover, in an era of numerous law firm mergers and a more globalized economy, Pepper Hamilton formed alliances with two U.K. law firms. In 1995 it signed a nonexclusive agreement to collaborate with Eversheds, a large firm with 12 British offices. Then in 2000 Pepper Hamilton and the U.K. firm McGrigor Donald began a close association to benefit their increasing number of clients with international dealings. Founded in 1792, McGrigor Donald included more than 210 lawyers practicing in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Belfast, and Brussels. Effective January 1, 2001, Pepper Hamilton merged with Jamieson Moore Peskin & Spicer of Princeton, New Jersey. Some 20 Jamieson Moore lawyers who worked in land use, government relations, banking, corporate securities, commercial litigation, trusts and estates, and ERISA joined Pepper Hamilton, bringing with them clients such as New Jersey Bankers Association, Janssen Pharmaceutical , and various high-technology firms.

Read more: http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/history2/...z4sg1q2CUp


Interesting how that name just keeps popping up, over and over again...