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23 October 2025

Goodwin Advises Avadel Pharmaceuticals On $2.1 Billion Sale To Alkermes

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Goodwin Procter LLP

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The Public M&A and Life Sciences team advised Avadel Pharmaceuticals (“Avadel”), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company...
United States

The Public M&A and Life Sciences team advised Avadel Pharmaceuticals ("Avadel"), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, on a definitive agreement under which Alkermes will acquire Avadel for total transaction consideration of up to $20.00 per share in cash, which values Avadel at approximately $2.1 billion.

The deal marks a significant milestone in the life sciences sector and underscores Goodwin's continued leadership in complex public M&A transactions.

Avadel Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming medicines to transform lives. Avadel's approach includes applying innovative solutions to the development of medications that address the challenges patients face with current treatment options.

Alkermes, a mid-cap growth and value equity, is a global biopharmaceutical company that seeks to develop innovative medicines in the field of neuroscience.

The Goodwin team was led by Rob Puopolo, Blake Liggio, Caitlin Tompkins and Stephanie Isaia.

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At Goodwin, we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition. Our 1,600 lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigation and world-class advisory services in the technology, life sciences, real estate, private equity, and financial industries. Our unique combination of deep experience serving both the innovators and investors in a rapidly changing, technology-driven economy sets us apart.

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