Corporate/M&A: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
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Morrison Foerster maintains its leading market position with substantial expertise in big-ticket cross-border M&A transactions. The firm acts for an enviable client roster that includes some of the world's largest conglomerates and private investment funds. It is widely admired for its ability in serving leading domestic pharmaceutical and TMT corporations in strategic acquisitions, joint ventures and business alliances. The team is skilled in working jointly with domestic counsel in supporting foreign clients on inbound transactions.
Work Highlights
- Morrison Foerster advised the board of directors and the Transaction Special Committee of Toshiba regarding the UDS15.2 billion tender offer proposal by Japan Industrial Partners to acquire all of Toshiba’s common shares.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"MoFo have sufficient knowledge and expertise to provide us with effective advice and assistance in connection with complex and sensitive matters."
"Morrison Foerster have strong team in Japan but also seamless access to their global team as necessary."
"Morrison Foerster have top-notch lawyers and provide high case-handling ability and high-quality service."
"MoFo have sufficient knowledge and expertise to provide us with effective advice and assistance in connection with complex and sensitive matters."
"Morrison Foerster have strong team in Japan but also seamless access to their global team as necessary."
"Morrison Foerster have top-notch lawyers and provide high case-handling ability and high-quality service."
Notable Practitioners
Gary Smith is a prestigious figure in the market and remains highly regarded by both peers and clients. He is particularly active on M&A transactions involving life sciences and technology clients.
"Gary Smith's understanding of the customer's business and needs is extremely high, and he always provides satisfactory service."
"Gary Smith's wide range of knowledge and high level of Japanese language proficiency are rare, and he provides a tailor-made service for the client."
Ken Siegel is a highly regarded practitioner with extensive experience and expertise in high-profile transactions. He is a frequent advisor on some of the largest M&A transactions in the market.
Jeremy White is active on the sale and acquisition of equity and shares and is also experienced in joint venture and private equity matters.
"Jeremy is a strong lawyer who can deliver MoFo’s global capabilities as necessary."
"He is a leading lawyer for international M&A transactions."
Randy Laxer has more than two decades of experience advising on cross-border transactions and is regularly involved in major joint ventures and acquisitions. His clients include large corporates and global private equity firms.
"Randy has provided great expertise and perpsective to our projects and facilitated the completion of our deals."
"Randy Laxer provides very quick responses and his service is very high level and reliable."
Stanley Yukevich acts on a range of matters including acquisitions and business partnerships. His practise has a particular focus on transactions in the technology sector.
"Stanley Yukevich has a very good understanding of the business and understands the needs of his client well."
"Stanley Yukevich's attention to detail and foresight based on experience have helped us build documentation that has protected our interests in multiple scenarios, leading to ultimate success."
Stephen DeCosse is an active M&A practitioner at the Morrison Foerster Tokyo office advising on public and private cross-border M&A transactions.
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