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Andrea Cunha

Partner

Andrea Cunha verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Begleitung von wachstumsstarken Unternehmen von der Frühphase bis zum Exit. Sie bietet strategische Beratung zu kritischen Themen wie Unternehmensstruktur, Governance, Kapitalbeschaffung, Fusionen und Übernahmen sowie verschiedenen kommerziellen Angelegenheiten.

Andrea’s practice includes advising on health care transactions and regulatory compliance for a diverse client base, including health care technology companies, medical device manufacturers, durable medical equipment providers, physician and dental practices, hospitals, home health and hospice agencies, laboratories, telemedicine providers, skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, and other ancillary health care providers. As a seasoned restructuring lawyer, Andrea assists clients in purchasing or selling distressed assets through out-of-court workouts and formal bankruptcy proceedings.

Andrea also acts as outside general counsel to clients and collaborates with legal teams across different practice areas, both domestically and internationally. Her unique blend of experience in corporate restructuring, commercial litigation, and in-house counsel roles for a regional health care system and a technology startup equips her to address the multifaceted challenges that high-growth companies encounter daily and develop innovative solutions.

Repräsentative Erfahrung

  • Advised Shields Health Solutions LLC in connection with the US$1.37B acquisition by Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) of the remaining 30% interest in Shields not previously held by it. Shields elevates access, outcomes, and growth within specialty pharmacies. Walgreens Boots Alliance owns the retail pharmacy chains Walgreens and Boots and several pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution companies.*
  • Represented VirtuOX, a leading independent diagnostic testing facility (IDTF) for sleep, respiratory, and cardiac conditions in its sale to ResMed, a world-leading connected medical device and health company.
  • Represented MedBridge SuperHoldings, LLC, a holding company whose subsidiaries provide home sleep testing, sleep management services and operate independent diagnostic testing facilities (IDTF) for sleep, respiratory and cardiac conditions in the following:
    • Acquisition of MedBridge Healthcare, LLC, a leading provider of sleep lab management services and home sleep apnea testing.
    • Acquisition of Rural Sleep Solutions, LLC, a provider of management services to certain hospitals’ and healthcare systems’ in-house sleep laboratories.
    • Acquisition of Sleep Center Services, LLC, a sleep study scoring and physician interpretation company offering comprehensive sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment, including in-hoe sleep testing, CPAP therapy and personalized care plans to improces sleep health, and ApmeaMed, LLC, a provider of home sleep testing services, CPAP equipment and personalized treatment solutions to diagnose and manage sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
    • Establishment of a management services organization and entry into a management service agreement with Sanusom, PC, a board-certified sleep medicine physician practice.
  • Represented React Health Holdings, LLC, a holding company whose subsidiaries manufacture and distribute sleep therapy, respiratory therapy, and disinfection products in North America in the following:
    • Acquisition of Medi-Lynx Cardiac Monitoring, LLC, a Texas-based remote cardiac monitoring service provider and Medicare-enrolled independent diagnostic testing facility.*
    • Merger with Washington-headquartered Ventec Life Systems, Inc., a ventilator manufacturer.*
    • Negotiated terms and closed an investment by Palm Beach Capital.*
    • Acquisition of Watermark Medical, Inc., a Medicare-enrolled independent diagnostic testing facility.*
    • Negotiated terms and closed an investment by One Equity Partners.*
  • Represented Florida-based 3B Medical, a respiratory equipment manufacturer, in acquiring medical device manufacturer Drive DeVilbiss’ sleep division assets.*
  • Oversaw legal operations for a health care system operating five rural hospitals, over 40 physician practices, two ambulatory surgery centers, two clinical laboratories, and three diagnostic imaging centers. Advised the company on all employment, contractual, regulatory, and compliance matters. Negotiated and structured acquisitions of three additional hospitals, over 20 physician practices, two joint ventures, and two clinical laboratories.*
  • Represented a debtor in the Chapter 11 sale of nine skilled nursing facilities and long term acute care facilities across the United States.*
  • Represented VOIP startup in formation, founder equity issuances, convertible note, and bridge financing, and in all investor relations.*
  • Represented a female-founded wearable company in amending KISS Investment Agreements with key investors, negotiating advisor agreements, and issuance of equity incentives to key advisors.*
  • Represented female-founded CPG company in negotiating SAFE agreements with investors.*

*Angelegenheiten, die vor dem Eintritt bei Foley bearbeitet wurden.

Auszeichnungen und Anerkennungen

  • Recognized by Chambers USA, Healthcare (2024 – 2025)
  • Recognized, The Best Lawyers in America, Health Care Law in Texas (2021-2024)
  • Recognized, M&A Advisor Awards, Health Care & Life Sciences Deal of the Year (Between US$10M-$100M) (2021)
  • Recognized, Super Lawyers, Florida Rising Stars (2011-2014)
  • Recognized, Daily Business Review, Most Effective Lawyers Finalist (2013)

Präsentationen und Veröffentlichungen

  • Speaker, “D&O Fiduciary Duties in the Zone of Insolvency: Impact of Purdue, Avoiding Claims, Maximizing Insurance in Bankruptcy,” Stafford Webinar (October 2024)
  • Panelist, “Navigating D&O Fiduciary Duties in the Zone of Insolvency,” Strafford CLE Webinar (September 2022)
  • Author, “Planning Cash Flow in Health Care Bankruptcies,” American Bankruptcy Institute
October 9, 2025 Deals and Wins

Foley berät Millennium Physician Group bei Partnerschaft mit IMA Medical Group

Foley & Lardner LLP hat die Millennium Physician Group, ein Unternehmen von Mosaic Health und eine der größten unabhängigen Arztgruppen des Landes, bei der Übernahme der IMA Medical Group rechtlich beraten.
5. Juni 2025 Presseveröffentlichungen

Foley sichert sich Top-Platzierungen bei Chambers USA 2025

Foley & Lardner LLP ist stolz darauf, von Chambers & Partners in der Ausgabe 2025 von Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business erneut als eine der führenden Anwaltskanzleien des Landes ausgezeichnet worden zu sein.
October 10, 2024 Events

D&O Fiduciary Duties in the Zone of Insolvency: Impact of Purdue, Avoiding Claims, Maximizing Insurance in Bankruptcy

Foley partner Andrea Cunha is speaking in the upcoming Strafford webinar titled “D&O Fiduciary Duties in the Zone of Insolvency: Impact of Purdue, Avoiding Claims, Maximizing Insurance in Bankruptcy” on October 10.
12. Juli 2024 In den Nachrichten

Foleys Eintritt in den Markt von Raleigh und das neue nationale Gesundheitsteam für Unternehmen stoßen auf ein breites Medienecho 

Der gleichzeitige Eintritt von Foley & Lardner LLP in einen weiteren strategischen Markt mit der Eröffnung des Foley-Büros in Raleigh, North Carolina und
11. Juli 2024 Pressemitteilungen

Foley erweitert seine Kompetenzen im Gesundheitswesen mit einem nationalen Team von Anwälten für Gesellschafts- und Aufsichtsrecht und eröffnet gleichzeitig ein Büro in Raleigh   

Foley gab heute bekannt, dass die Kanzlei ihren Health Care & Life Sciences Sektor mit einer Gruppe von Anwälten verstärkt und ein neues Büro in Raleigh, N.C. eröffnet hat.