Life Sciences
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 1
Contact number
+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. Its key clients include Cyfuse and Nichii Holdings.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune acted for Cyfuse on its initial public offering and listing of shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provides timely and practical advice based on our business model and the laws and regulations, which is very helpful."
"I am very satisfied with the team's capability, attitude, eagerness and effort. It is one of the top three law firms in Japan."
"The team provides timely and practical advice based on our business model and the laws and regulations, which is very helpful."
"I am very satisfied with the team's capability, attitude, eagerness and effort. It is one of the top three law firms in Japan."
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.
"He is very reliable in terms of expertise and practical ability."
Yasufumi Shiroyama is a key member of the life sciences team, utilising his IP expertise to handle patent disputes in this sector.
"In addition to his rich experience and language skills, he is well versed in the circumstances of the pharmaceutical industry and is a very friendly teacher."
Hiroshi Ishihara is 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.
"He is honest and humble, and we trust him very much."
Ranked Lawyers at
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Japan