Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
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Morrison Foerster has a strong bench of dedicated and skilled lawyers with deep-rooted experience in M&A and intellectual property issues arising from corporate transactions, joint ventures and business alliances. The firm is particularly noted for its capabilities in handling matters concerning cross-border transactional and licensing agreement processes in the field of technology and telecommunications. The firm is praised for its dominant M&A practice, which includes a notable focus on telecommunication transactions, and is able to draw on its international network of offices to assist clients with cross-border matters. Key clients include ON Semiconductor, TDK Corporation and Fujitsu.
Work Highlights
- Morrison Foerster represented SoftBank Group and SoftBank Vision Fund in the proposed USD65 billion sale of UK semiconductor design company Arm to US company NVIDIA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their legal advice is user-friendly, on point and punctual."
"They have strong expertise in the telecommunications business in many jurisdictions."
"They are very knowledgeable and able to handle complex matters."
"Their legal advice is user-friendly, on point and punctual."
"They have strong expertise in the telecommunications business in many jurisdictions."
"They are very knowledgeable and able to handle complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Seth Graham is an experienced lawyer in the firm's Tokyo office focusing on global transactions, and is particularly noted for his work assisting clients on IT and telecommunications projects.
"We very much enjoy working with him. His service and understanding of our business remains one of main reasons we use Morrison Foerster."
Yukihiro Terazawa is a partner at the firm's Tokyo office with over 25 years' experience. He advises international and domestic clients on privacy and data security.
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