About Wayne H. Elowe

Wayne H. Elowe is Co-Chair of the firm’s global Life Sciences and Medical Technology Group and Co-Chair of the Corporate Practice in Atlanta. He concentrates his practice on corporate counseling, international business and complex commercial transactions, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic investments and alliances, licensing, and technology transactions. He represents publicly traded and privately held multinational corporations, private equity funds and other investors in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, information technology, media, manufacturing, real estate, telecommunications, outsourcing, chemicals and food. Wayne is regularly involved with complex relationships involving the acquisition, licensing, sharing, development and monetization of various technology-driven assets. He is frequently called upon to work with clients across multiple jurisdictions around the world to ensure that strategic goals are consistently implemented in their transactions and partnering relationships.

Wayne has represented clients in over 50 countries in North America Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. He has more than 28 years’ experience representing U.S. companies doing business in China and representing Chinese public and privately-owned companies as their global counsel. Wayne also represents a number of European and Asia-based clients in connection with their transactions and strategic growth in the U.S. and globally.

In addition to his transactional experience, Wayne also serves in the role of outside general counsel to a number of multinational clients and is actively involved with their senior executive teams in developing and implementing strategy-concerning matters such as new business and product initiatives as well as corporate matters and litigation.

Concentrations

•Global
•Cross-border mergers and acquisitions and investments
•International joint ventures
•Strategic alliances
•Pharmaceuticals, medical devices and life sciences, media, and information technology

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2018-2026
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2011-2012, and 2022-2025
•M&A/corporate and commercial M&A: middle-market (sub-$500m), 'Recommended Lawyer,' 2025
•Industry Focus Healthcare: Life Sciences, 'Recommended Lawyer,' 2022-2025
•Listed, IFLR1000, 'Highly Regarded Practitioner - M&A (Georgia),' 2018-2025
•Listed, LMG Life Sciences, 'Life Science Star,' 2017-2025
•Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc., one of 'America’s Best Corporate Law Firms,' 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013
•Named, Legal Media Group: Guide to Leading Practitioners - China, 'Leading Practitioner in Mergers and Acquisitions and Finance Law,' 2011
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 6
    • Corporate
    • Life Sciences & Medical Technology
    • Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care
    • Complex Torts
    • Technology Transactions
    • Digital Health

Practice Details

  • Languages
    French
    Conversational
  • Payment Information
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder; Co-Chair, Atlanta Corporate & Securities Practice
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Represented Huadong Medicine, a Chinese publicly traded pharmaceutical company in signing a $300 million license, development
    commercialization agreement with Immunogen for the further development
    commercialization of mirvetuximab soravtansine (IMGN853) in mainl
    China, Hong Kong, Macau,
    Taiwan.
    Represented Huadong Medicine, a Chinese publicly traded pharmaceutical company in signing a $200 million license, development
    commercialization agreement with Provention Bio to develop
    commercialize PRV-3279, a DART (bispecific antibody-based molecule) targeting the B cell surface proteins CD32B
    CD79B, in Greater China.
    Represented Tiancheng Investment Management in the $370 million sale of 25 blood plasma collection centers owned by its UK-based portfolio company, Bio Products Laboratory to Grifols. S.A.
    Represented Biotest AG, a German publicly traded biotechnology company in signing $573 million global license, development
    commercialization agreement with Abbott Laboratories for the further development
    commercialization of a novel anti-CD4 antibody for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    psoriasis.
    Represented Biotest AG in connection with its $286,000,000 sale of its U.S. blood plasma collection business to Grifols S.A. through a competitive auction process
    including significant CFIUS
    antitrust counseling.
    Represented Biotest AG in connection with the carve-out sale of its plasma therapy business to ADMA Biologics, Inc.
    in connection with the related commercial agreements between the companies concerning ongoing plasma supply.
    Represented Biotest AG in connection with an exclusive licensing transaction with ADMA Biologics with respect to ADMA's Respiratory Syncytial Virus assay process.
    Represented China Gr
    Pharma Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China Gr
    Enterprises in connection with a $127 million licensing transaction with a U.S. biotechnology company for the development
    commercialization of a drug product in China.
    Represented Grunenthal GmbH in connection with a $400 million licensing
    commercialization transaction to obtain rights to commercialize in the European Union patent technology rights
    products developed by a U.S. biotechnology company.
    Represents aap Implantate AG, a German public medical device company that manufactures
    distributes globally trauma products for orthopedics in connection with aap's commercial distribution
    related agreements
    corporate matters, transactions
    litigation.
    Represented PRA Health Sciences, a global clinical research organization in connection with the creation of a joint venture in Japan with Takeda Pharmaceuticals for the provision of clinical development services to Takeda.
    Represented PRA Health Sciences, a global clinical research organization in connection with the creation of a joint venture in China with WuXi AppTech to provide clinical research services
    in connection with merger
    acquisition activity in China.
    Represented a Chinese private equity investment fund in connection with a $300 million acquisition of a U.S. life sciences company, including through a lengthy CFIUS approval process.
    Represented VcanBio Technologies, a Chinese publicly traded pharmaceutical company in connection with a $285 million acquisition of a U.S. gene technology
    engineering company, including through a lengthy CFIUS approval process.
    Represents a global hospitality company in connection with the expansion of its time share business in China, Japan
    other countries.
    Represents U.S. technology device manufacturer in connection with a venture capital investment in a Chinese manufacturer
    a long-term manufacturing, supply
    distribution relationship.
    Represents Seegene, Inc., a Korean public company
    producer of PCR diagnostic testing technology
    related devices in connection with joint ventures in Mexico
    France
    in connection with its strategic distribution
    sale agreements as well in connection with market entry
    expansion of its business in the U.S.
    other countries.
    Represents U.S.-based pharmaceutical corporation in connection with all of its corporate matters including the in-licensing of innovative patented technology used in connection with alliances
    procurement of new product development technology platforms.
    Represents Dart Neuroscience in connection with its strategic licensing
    monetization of compounds for the development of neuro disease-related drugs
    other strategic transactions.
    Represented Chinese biotech company providing antibody discovery
    engineering platform services in connection with a research
    commercialization relationship for the discovery
    commercialization of various antibodies directed against specific target epitopes identified by the commercial partner.
    Represented a Chinese biotechnology company in connection with its alliances
    other corporate transactions in the U.S.
    globally.
    Represented U.S. biotechnology company in the licensing of its compounds to an India-based pharmaceutical company for the development
    commercialization of drug products in India.
    Represented Cantex Pharmaceuticals in connection with its strategic supply contracts for drug product ingredients.
    Represents U.S.-based manufacturer of multiple monitoring devices in connection with its international distribution relationships
    in connection with related counseling concerning export requirements.
    Represented The Weather Company (f/k/a global media
    technology company The Weather Channel) as global counsel in connection with the global expansion of its business
    product offerings across its platform, including counseling on the international organization of its businesses, joint ventures in China
    , partnering deals with major online providers
    h
    set manufacturers, alliances, FCPA compliance
    regulatory compliance.
    Represents Neusoft Corporation, a Chinese public company
    the largest software development
    information technology outsourcing company in China,
    its affiliates in connection with various cross-border transactions
    joint ventures involving the sharing
    development of complex technology platforms
    related products, venture capital financings
    commercial relationships
    in connection with FCPA compliance
    general corporate matters.
    Represented a Chinese publicly traded environmental engineering company in connection with its first M&A transaction in the U.S.
    Represents a large Chinese LED lighting manufacturer in connection with its expansion into the United States.
    Represents LINE Corporation, a Korean online texting
    voice communications company with over 500 million subscribers globally.
    Represented Dutch manufacturer of complex FDA-approved bottling
    food processing equipment.
    Represent Genesco Inc., a NYSE-traded retailer in connection with its U.S.
    foreign operations including contract negotiations
    corporate counseling.
    Represented U.S. specialty architectural engineering firm in connection with the formation of a joint venture in the U.A.E. with respect to the design
    development of construction projects throughout the Middle East involving healthcare, biotech
    other specialty facilities.
    Represented WebMD in connection with a $1 billion joint venture with NewsCorp.
    Represented WebMD in connection with its joint venture with Japan's Softbank Corp., a to exp
    the WebMD technology platform in Japan.
    Represented AT&T in connection with an alliance with Microsoft concerning AT & T's Yellow Pages business
    use of Yellow Pages as a preferred directory service for Microsoft's online consumer platform.
    Represented AT&T as part of a multidisciplinary team in connection with AT & T's strategic alliance with Yahoo! whereby Yahoo!'s online platform
    search technology was used to power AT & T's online consumer website, advertising
    consumer services platform.
    Represented U.S. operator of hospitals in connection with the formation of a Dutch Co-op joint venture with a U.S. multibillion health care company to develop a hospital management business throughout the Middle East.
    Represented Blue Cross Blue Shield Association in connection with the strategic development
    expansion of its business in China.
    For 10 years, served as corporate
    transaction counsel to TLC Beatrice International Holdings, a $2 billion annual revenue multinational,
    at the time, the largest African American-owned business in the U.S., in transactions including: the $573 million auction sale of its French food distribution
    the $190 million auction sale of its ice cream business in Spain
    the 146 million sale of its holding companies located in the Netherl
    s
    the structuring
    negotiation of multiple joint ventures, financings
    acquisitions in China
    the $45 million auction sale of bottling business in the Netherl
    s
    Belgium to management led buy-out group


    the $500 million liquidation of the parent company
    distribution of proceeds to the shareholders resulting in a significant return on equity.
    Represented Fortune 500 manufacturer of carpets
    floor coverings in connection with structuring an implementing joint ventures
    commercial relationships with Chinese manufacturers.
    Represented NYSE-traded manufacturer Acuity Br
    s, Inc. one of the world's leading providers of lighting fixtures
    related products
    services in connection with its market entry into China
    in connection M&A transactions, joint ventures
    technology alliances with a strategic alliance with a Chinese
    Dubai-based developer of multiple technology providers to develop
    exp
    its LED lighting technology capability
    related service offerings.
    Represented UK billionaire investor in connection with the $120 million sale of his casino located in Argentina.
    Represented UK billionaire investor in connection with the sale of his Planet Hollywood franchises in Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Argentina
    the Cayman Isl
    s to a Mexican public company.
    Represented a Swedish private equity fund in a $500 million leveraged buyout of a U.S.-based specialty chemical business.
    The above representations were h
    led by Mr. Elowe prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    Georgia
    Has not taken the Chinese national PRC judicial qualification examination
    Illinois (Inactive)
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Senior Advisor, Synapto Ventures, 2025-Present

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Case Western Reserve University School of Law
    J.D.
    1992 Notes Editor

    Case Western Reserve University School of Law
    J.D.
    Case Western University Law Review
    Other Education
    Connecticut College
    Class of 1986
    B.A.

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    Wayne H. Elowe speaks French and Conversational.
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    Wayne H. Elowe attended Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.