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Corporate and M&A: International firms and joint ventures

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Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP

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Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP‘s Tokyo office is well known for its focus on technology and life sciences-related transactions. The team’s expertise spans M&A, joint ventures, and venture capital financing. Motonori Araki leverages over three decades of experience to advise Japanese clients, from machinery companies to financial services companies, on transactions involving the US. Mitsuyoshi Saito has a broad corporate practice, representing clients in manufacturing, electronics, chemicals and IT.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has strong connections and capabilities across jurisdictions. The team has good manpower and resources.’

  • ‘The team is highly skilful, prompt and flexible.’

  • ‘The team provides detailed support tailored to the characteristics of each company.’

  • ‘Commercial knowledge of the industry/sector.’

  • ‘Good understanding of our company.’

  • ‘Morgan, Lewis & Bockius’s corporate and M&A team stands out for its seamless cross-border coordination, deep understanding of complex transactional structures, and pragmatic, commercially driven advice. The team brings together top-tier U.S. and Japanese legal expertise, which is especially valuable for transactions involving U.S.-Japan business interests.’

Key clients

  • Kobayashi Pharmaceutical
  • Olympus Corporation
  • Takeda Pharmaceutical

Practice head

Motonori Araki

Other key lawyers

Mitsuyoshi Saito