Bio

Jeffrey Quillen varied business law practice focuses on companies involved with advanced technology applications. He serves as outside general counsel to a number of emerging biotechnology, software and information technology companies. For these and other clients he negotiates and drafts agreements regarding intellectual property rights, including patent license agreements with major research universities and collaboration agreements with pharmaceutical companies. On the financing side, Jeffrey represents venture capital funds and emerging companies in venture capital financing transactions, including private placements of convertible preferred stock and subordinated debt. He also represents buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, involving public and private companies. His work in this area includes helping foreign companies to acquire U.S. companies and organize international operations. Jeffrey plays an active role in the leadership at Foley Hoag, serving on the firm’s Executive Committee, which works to further its strategic goals for client service, diversity, culture and overall growth.