Life Sciences
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 1
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Provided by Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
With expertise in, and knowledge of, Japanese pharmaceutical, medical device, food, medical, research and other various life sciences related regulations, we provide high-quality legal services to international and domestic pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers, medical data and digital health businesses, drug wholesalers and retailers, medical and pharmaceutical service providers, food and beverages companies, as well as laboratories, research institutions, and other businesses related to the health and lives of people and other living things in the broad life sciences sector, including regenerative medicine products.
Based on our specialized knowledge and knowhow of the relevant regulations, we advise on and assist with a wide variety of regulatory matters, including regulatory interpretation and compliance issues, communication and interaction with Japanese regulatory authorities, clinical trials and clinical research, drug examinations, licenses and permits, NHI price listings, advertisements and promotional activities, as well as recalls, regulatory inspections, crisis management and internal investigations for potential misconduct or violations.
For more details, please visit our website:
https://www.noandt.com/en/practices/pharmaceutical_and_healthcare/
Chambers Review
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu excels in advising key domestic and international pharmaceutical, healthcare and medical device companies on corporate transactions, including acquisitions and business integrations, alongside merger controls. The firm is skilled in advising on areas such as regulatory regimes and patent protection together with licensing and distribution agreements. Its clients additionally benefit from the firm's practice in related areas such as corporate, finance and IP, and the team is well placed to provide advice to major life sciences corporations in relation to crisis management. Some of its key clients are Aculys Pharma, Data Horizon and Medtronic.
Work Highlights
- Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu advised Aculys Pharma in the negotiation and execution of a service contract with SUSMED for a clinical trial utilising blockchain technology.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"No matter what kind of consultation I have, we are promptly connected to experts in the office, and they are competent, polite and very responsive."
"I am always impressed by their deep understanding of the industry and its regulations."
"No matter what kind of consultation I have, we are promptly connected to experts in the office, and they are competent, polite and very responsive."
"I am always impressed by their deep understanding of the industry and its regulations."
Notable Practitioners
Kenji Utsumi is a legendary figure in the team and also in the wider life sciences industry. He advises leading Japanese and foreign pharmaceutical companies on a full range of business integration, regulatory and litigation work.
"We are grateful for his accurate advice that is in line with the content of the business and based on a thorough understanding of the relevant laws and regulations."
Kensuke Suzuki is one of the pillars of the firm's transactional and regulatory life sciences offering, and he is highly regarded in the market.
"He is an amazing lawyer with a deep understanding of industry and of life science law."
"His knowledge, ability, experience, understanding of business, motivation and personality are all impeccable. He is a leading expert in the healthcare field in Japan, in both name and reality."