International Delegation Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Visits Leiden Bio Science Park

October 10, 2023 | Leiden Convention Bureau

Leiden Bio Science Park (LBSP) welcomes today a distinguished international delegation from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, a prominent legal firm based in the United States, known for its global reach and expertise in supporting life sciences, technology, and growth enterprises. The delegation's visit aimed to strengthen the relationship between Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Leiden Bio Science Park Foundation while introducing the innovative landscape of the Leiden in life sciences and health.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. They represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them.

Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, as part of the Stanford Research Park, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has offices in 19 locations including Boston, San Diego, and five offices in Europe and Asia.

The visit included presentations by the Leiden Bio Science Park Foundation, Leiden&Parnters, and Innovation Quarter. The international delegation also will visit LUMC, Kadans Ultra, LURIS, PLNT, Science Museum Boerhaave, Unlock_, ExCulture Biotech, Libertatis Ergo Holding, Batavia Bioscience, LACDR and MIMETAS.

It is hoped that this visit by the international delegation will further strengthen the connection between Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and the Leiden Bio Science Park Foundation, fostering remarkable innovations in the life sciences and health sector within Leiden.

Tonight, a warm reception will be hosted by Mayor Peter van der Velden, promoting international collaborations in the realms of innovation and life sciences.

As the delegation returns to their respective corners of the globe, it is expected that the connections made during this visit will mark the beginning of future partnerships, innovations, and shared advancements in the world of life sciences and technology.

Attendees

The Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati delegation includes key figures, namely Timothy Broas (Tim) and Karen Deschaine.

Timothy Broas, Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, served as the United States Ambassador to the Netherlands during the second term of President Obama.
Karen Deschane, Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, specializes in providing strategic business advice throughout the entire life cycle of companies in the life sciences and health sectors.

On the Leiden side, notable individuals included:

Esther Peters, Director of LBSP Foundation since October 1st.
Ida Haisma, who served as Director of LBSP Foundation until October 1st.
Rijk van Walsem, a strategist representing the Municipality of Leiden.
Corine van der Ceelen, Head of Business Development at Leiden&Partners