Hogan Lovells Horitsu Jimusho Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo > Tokyo, Japan > Firm Profile

‘Jacky Scanlan-Dyas is an outstanding business adviser to us as a western client navigating entry into Japan. She adds value, intervening where appropriate and extending us her network also. Her lead associate Raymond Dunne is extremely responsive and very good at executing work.’

‘We used the Tokyo office and they were very easy to connect with and deal with on potential business in Japan.’

‘Jacky Scanlan-Dyas and her team were very good to deal with. They were commercially focused and helpful on Japanese custom as well as law.’

‘Wataru Kamato understands how western lawyers think and can often explain Japanese practice in US terms.’

‘Always innovative – pushing the edges to find better, more cost efficient, more commercial ways of interacting with clients and colleagues. The quality of the lawyers is top flight.’

‘They always support us from the same perspective as us.’

‘The team is comprised of very experienced and capable attorneys who are not only highly skilled in subject matters but also understand clients’ business priorities and needs.’

‘Frederik Ch’en has superb communication skills and approaches matters with a strategic and global perspective. He deeply understands business needs of pharmaceutical clients and implications of legal outcomes on business operations. He focuses on outcomes and is creative in solution finding.’

‘Frederick Ch’en is very courteous, conscientious and knowledgeable about the law, the relevant science, and the relevant business areas. His summary of documents from the JPO and the courts is very detailed, as are his legal briefs. His legal advice is clear and takes into consideration not only the law, but also Japanese business culture. ‘

‘Hogan Lovells Horitsu Jimusho Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo are a very impressive firm in the IP space and are rightfully a market leader in Japan. The growth of their client portfolios is a strong testament to this. They are thorough, practical, responsive and work very hard for their clients.’

‘Lloyd Parker is a well established market leader and under his able stewardship has built up the practice. He understands local culture well and is excellent with clients.’

‘Tomoe Takahashi is another key partner of the team. She is fully dedicated to her craft and a master at it. She works very hard to meet client demands. She offers very sound and practical counsel.’