Corporate/M&A: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 5
Contact number
+81 3 3224 2900Chambers Review
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe advises a range of domestic and multinational businesses from sectors such as life sciences, manufacturing and renewables and is particularly noted for its work with venture capital and startups. The Tokyo practice is able to leverage the firm's global presence to serve clients on matters involving other jurisdictions, particularly the USA.
Work Highlights
- Orrick advised Japan-based international biopharmaceutical company Sosei Heptares on the USD466 million acquisition of Idorsia's pharmaceuticals business in Japan and Asia-Pacific.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"True legal partners give more than the textbook answer and I feel the Orrick team does a fantastic job of this."
"True legal partners give more than the textbook answer and I feel the Orrick team does a fantastic job of this."
Notable Practitioners
Hiroki Sugita is active on a variety of cross-border matters including acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity investments. He has a particular focus on work in the technology sector.
"Sugita has deep experience and knowledge of handling Japanese and cross-border international matters."
"He knows stuff and is easy to work with."
"Sugita is Japanese, knows our business and is able to communicate everything in English for us."