Latham & Watkins Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise’s data and technology transactions group handles a wide range of complex deals in the TMT space, acting for e-commerce, fintech, start-up, and MedTech clients, among others. Hiroaki Takagi regularly advises Japanese and international companies and private equity firms on tech-related M&A with a Japan nexus. Yohei Nakagawa assists tech clients in connection with outbound and inbound M&A, strategic investments, and international joint ventures. Benjamin Han advises tech and telecoms clients on a variety of IP and commercial matters. Former practice head Stuart Beraha retired from practice in December 2023.
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Kernmandanten
- Kioxia Corporation
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- Otsuka Medical Devices
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Kioxia regarding its joint venture agreements with Western Digital Corporation for production of NAND flash memory products, the latest generation of which is Kioxia’s cutting-edge 3D BiCS flash memory.
- Advising Harps Global, a Southeast Asian medical glove producer, on the strategic acquisition of Sempermed, a medical gloves business held by Austria-based Semperit AG.
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Führende Associates
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Praxisleitung
Hiroaki Takagi
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Yohei Nakagawa; Benjamin Han