Outbound transactions form the bulk of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP‘s corporate practice in Tokyo. The office is distinguished for drawing on its global network to advise Japanese blue-chip clients. Joseph Fisher leads the team and has a particular focus on the TMT sector. Graeme Preston is an expert in advising major Japanese corporations on their investments across a broad range of industries, including the pharmaceutical, healthcare and consumer industries. Sydney-based Damien Roberts regularly instructs on cross-border joint ventures across Japan and Australia.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team have been able to advise on various areas of law, from contract to litigation, very quickly.’
- ‘Graeme Preston is business-oriented and provides practical advice in a timely manner. Joseph Fisher is customer-oriented and provides accurate and quick advice whenever needed. Elisa Hayashi is responsive and the advice she gives us is to the point and what we want. ’
- ‘They have a good global network and handled the global aspects very well. They are responsive, available, and the quality of analysis and advice are all transaction-oriented and excellent.’
- ‘Josefh Fisher is solution-oriented and very reasonable.’
- ‘Very efficient and good commercial acumen.’
- ‘They understand Japanese clients' corporate culture well.’
Key clients
- MUFG Innovation Partners Co., Ltd.
- Krungsri Finnovate Company Limited
- SoftBank Corp
- Bridgestone Corporation
- Cool Japan Fund Inc.
- Sumitomo Corporation
Work highlights
Advised MUFG Innovation Partners Co., Ltd. and Krungsri Finnovate Company Limited on their joint investment in the funding round of an Indonesian fintech company specialising in international money transfers.
Advised SoftBank Corp in relation to its majority investment in Cubic Telecom, a leading global provider of software-defined connected vehicle solutions headquartered in Dublin.
Advised Bridgestone Corporation on a potential supply contract for FIA Formula E Championship.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Gaiben
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Joseph Fisher
Practice head
Joseph Fisher
Other key lawyers
Graeme Preston; Damien Roberts; Elisa Hayashi