Life Sciences
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 3
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+81 3 6438 5511About
Provided by TMI Associates
TMI Associates offers comprehensive legal services in the Life Sciences sector, providing expert guidance to clients ranging from pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers, from startups to established multinational corporations. The Firm’s Life Sciences team is well-versed in handling a broad spectrum of legal matters for these clients, including with respect to intellectual property rights, regulatory compliance issues, licensing agreements, and mergers and acquisitions transactions.
The Life Sciences team has extensive experience, which includes building close relationships with relevant governmental authorities -- such as the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan and Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency – through secondments, advising clients as they navigate Japan’s complex regulatory landscape, and ensuring that clients’ products and services meet all necessary legal and compliance standards. TMI also supports clients in protecting and enforcing their intellectual property rights, particularly in patent litigation and dispute resolution, which are critical for maintaining a competitive edge in the Life Sciences market.
Specialising in areas such as pharmaceutical product marketing authorisations, clinical trials, and data protection, TMI’s team is dedicated to providing tailored legal solutions that align with the specific needs of their clients.
Chambers Review
TMI Associates is noted for offering expertise in the pharmaceutical, medical device and technology sectors, with a diverse clientele that also includes biotech and healthcare companies. The team is frequently instructed on M&A transactions, and patent infringement and product liability matters. The firm is also well versed in regulatory matters, including licensing and distribution agreements, as well as clinical trials.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is impressive that TMI are able to respond very swiftly every time I contact them."
"They are great professionals and they have a good ability to meet and understand clients despite cultural differences."
"It is impressive that TMI are able to respond very swiftly every time I contact them."
"They are great professionals and they have a good ability to meet and understand clients despite cultural differences."
Notable Practitioners
Satoru Nagasaka is highly regarded and advises clients on the full scope of transactional and regulatory matters in the life sciences space, including licensing arrangements and clinical trials.
"Mr Nagasaka knows the healthcare business and works very closely with businesses."
"I really appreciate the way he manages us as a client."