About

Our commercial lawyers advise healthcare and life sciences clients in connection with various international and domestic commercial and contract matters, including sales, distribution, licensing, OEM, agency and similar agreements, anti-dumping, export control, customs and related foreign exchange issues. The team provides advice on a daily basis and has in-depth knowledge regarding unique features of distribution structures and trade customs in the Japanese pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

Representative Experience

  • Assisted with a co-marketing agreement between a global medical device manufacturer and a global pharmaceutical company.
  • Assisted a US biotechnology company in its partnership in a co-development and co-commercialization transaction with a Japanese pharmaceutical company.
  • Advised an international medical device company on various issues related to corporate tax, transfer pricing, and customs.