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Hogan Lovells Horitsu Jimusho Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo

15TH FLOOR, DAIDO SEIMEI KASUMIGASEKI BUILDING, 1-4-2 KASUMIGASEKI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-0013, JAPAN
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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Japan

Banking and finance

Within International firms and joint ventures, tier 4

At Hogan Lovells Horitsu Jimusho Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo, Philip Hyde has a ‘very “can do” attitude’ and is ‘very client-focused and good at identifying problems at an early stage.’ Splitting his time between Tokyo and Hong Kong, he and his team advise investment banks, funds and other financial institutions on a wide variety of debt capital markets and finance-related transactions, including structured finance, securitsation and derivatives. Clients include BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley and EDF.

Capital markets

Within International firms and joint ventures, tier 4

At Hogan Lovells Horitsu Jimusho Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo, ‘star performer’ Philip Hyde splits his time between Tokyo and Hong Kong. He has ‘a wealth of experience in capital markets transactions and always exercises strong commercial judgment’. The firm is currently advising The Bank of New York Mellon as trustee on the restructuring, unwinding and redemption of CDOs arranged by Lehman Brothers and issued under the Dante Programme.

Corporate and M&A

Within International firms and joint ventures, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a second tier firm,

Hogan Lovells Horitsu Jimusho Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo rise a tier in recognition of the work Rika Beppu’s team has recently undertaken. ‘The work results have been excellent; the service of the firm was a good mixture of Western and Asian style and the advice was focused on the commercial and legal interest of the client’. Highlights included advising NTT Data Corporation on its strategic acquisition of Apex Systems Pte; HC Starck on its joint venture with the Japanese chemical company Chisso Corporation; and Morgan Stanley Japan Securities on its securities joint venture with the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. Jacky Scanlan-Dyas has been promoted to of counsel.

Dispute resolution

Within International firms and joint ventures, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a second tier firm,

Hogan Lovells Horitsu Jimusho Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo’s Tony Marshall, who splits his time between London and Tokyo, has particular expertise in advising on energy and construction-related arbitration. The firm is also well-regarded for its IP litigation practice where it has dealt with a wide range of patent, trade mark and copyright disputes. Bengoshi partner Eiichiro Kubota, alongside Lloyd Parker and Philippe Riesen advise on local and international IP disputes cases. Clients include IPS Alpha, Panasonic, Hitachi, Oakley, Kao Group and Brother Industries.

Intellectual property

Within International firms and joint ventures, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a first tier firm,

Hogan Lovells Horitsu Jimusho Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo ‘makes the in-house lawyer’s life easier’. The firm offers both Japanese and international IP advice. Praised for its ‘particular strength in cross-border co-ordination’, the firm is ‘extremely well informed and client focused’, and offers a comprehensive service that includes not just its highly reputed trade mark expertise but also covers patents, designs, copyright, trade secrets, unfair competition, and contentious and non-contentious matters. Office managing partner Lloyd Parker ‘gives cost efficient advice’ on international IP matters and focuses on global trade mark portfolio management and enforcement work; Philippe Riesen covers US IP litigation with a particular focus on US patent litigation; and Eiichiro Kubota specializes in Japanese IP matters, especially patent litigation in Japan. Consultant Kensaku Takase is ‘extremely knowledgeable in his area whilst being very commercial in his advice’. Active and high-profile clients include Brother Industries, Fujifilm Corporation, NEC Corporation, Nissan, PepsiCo, Panasonic Corporation, Sony Computer Entertainment and Toshiba Corporation.

Projects and energy

Within International firms and joint ventures, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a second tier firm,

Hogan Lovells Horitsu Jimusho Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo’s ‘lawyers are smart, knowledgeable and responsive’. Projects and energy group head Anthony Raven is ‘first rate. He has an excellent grasp of the law and industry practice and his advice is always pitched at just the right level’. The firm assists Japanese banks, contractors and sponsors on oil & gas, LNG, power, renewables, petrochemicals and other infrastructure projects around the world, and has advised on transactions in the past year with a deal value in the region of $50bn. The group represented JBIC on the project financing of the Van Phong I BOT power project in Vietnam; acted for Sojitz Corporation on its investment in, and the project financing of, a marine chemicals project in India; and advised Metal One Corporation in respect of a project for the supply of metal pipes to customers in South America. Tony Marshall, who splits his time between London and Tokyo, is also recommended.

Real estate and construction

Within International firms and joint ventures, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a second tier firm,

Hogan Lovells Horitsu Jimusho Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo ‘always suggests very flexible and practical solutions keeping in mind both time and budget’. The firm’s dedicated engineering and construction team includes Anthony Raven and is led by Tony Marshall, who splits his time between London and Tokyo. The firm acts for Japanese and international contractors and owners on construction issues arising from major projects regionally and globally.

Structured finance/securitisation

Within International firms and joint ventures, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a third tier firm,

Hogan Lovells Horitsu Jimusho Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo has an enviable market reputation for the structured finance work it undertakes. Structured finance specialist and team leader Philip Hyde splits his time between Hong Kong and Tokyo and ‘provides advice that is right on the mark by putting himself in the client’s shoes’. The firm recently advised Morgan Stanley Japan Securities Coon aspects of its securities joint venture in Japan with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. Other clients include BNP Paribas and Morgan Stanley.

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