Life Sciences
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 1
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+81-3-6775-1000About
Provided by Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has a long history of advising international and Japanese health care and life sciences clients on IP acquisition and utilization. We also provide advice in other substantive legal areas, including pharmaceutical regulations (e.g., the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act and the Chemical Substances Act). We also conduct due diligence investigations both as part of stand-alone health care and life sciences transactions and as part of larger M&A transactions. Our health care and life sciences attorneys are engaged in proactively assisting clients in the drafting and negotiation of contracts, taking into consideration the uniqueness of the health care and life sciences industries and the nuances of Japanese practice.
Chambers Review
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has a pre-eminent practice highly proficient in advising Japanese and international pharmaceutical companies on M&A and joint ventures. The firm is equally skilled in working on contentious patent infringement and invalidation claims, and has a proven track record in providing assistance with licensing and distribution agreements, alongside regulatory matters in the medical device and pharmaceutical spaces. The team also provides advisory services to life sciences clients on competition and consumer law matters, such as advice on the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune advised the management of Taisho Pharmaceuticals on its management buyout.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Anderson Mori has a mixture of partners, seasoned practitioners and gifted associates. The talent of the young associates is exceptional."
"Many lawyers at the firm have a wealth of experience in international cases and even in complex overseas cases. They can cooperate with local lawyers to provide tenacious support until the end."
"Anderson Mori has a mixture of partners, seasoned practitioners and gifted associates. The talent of the young associates is exceptional."
"Many lawyers at the firm have a wealth of experience in international cases and even in complex overseas cases. They can cooperate with local lawyers to provide tenacious support until the end."
Notable Practitioners
Junichi Kondo is one of the best-known figures in the market, with a standout reputation for corporate and regulatory matters in this space.
"Junichi Kondo understands practical concerns very well and always proposes appropriate solutions."
"He is very smart and gives advice on points that clients want to know in a way that is easy for clients to understand."
Yasufumi Shiroyama is a key member of the life sciences team, utilising his IP expertise to handle patent disputes in this sector.
"Yasufumi Shiroyama is intelligent and always cheerful. As he always proposes solutions in discussions, it is possible to reach a conclusion in a short time."
"The balance of advice he gives us is always comfortable and persuasive."
Hiroshi Ishihara is a co-head of Anderson Mori's healthcare, pharmaceutical and life sciences department, and he routinely advises clients on regulatory issues and handles commercial transactions, such as licence agreements.
"In addition to his broad perspective and high problem-solving skills, he always does his best to find the best solution by collaborating with suitable lawyers from both domestic and global offices."
"Hiroshi is active advising on mergers and acquisitions and joint venture projects in the life science industry."
Ranked Lawyers at
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Japan