Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘Hiroki Sugita not only informed us of the potential consequences of the disagreement between the other party and ourselves, but he also presented practical solutions to address and overcome the issue. Additionally, he demonstrated excellent resource management skills, ensuring that his team stayed within our budget goals, for which I am grateful.'
• 'Kane Huang's responsiveness, promptness, precision, and articulate communication were invaluable during our time-sensitive negotiations. These qualities were crucial in ensuring effective and efficient discussions with ourselves and the counterparty.’
• ‘Hiroki Sugita is very comfortable to work with. While he is an excellent technical lawyer, he excels at understanding the client's business needs. This allows him to quickly highlight key issues and approach a transaction with a pragmatic mindset, delivering practical advice that is well tailored to the audience (e.g., business executives vs. in-house legal counsel). As he works closely with partners in Orrick's offices worldwide (particularly the US/Silicon Valley), he has a keen understanding of regional differences in business practices and key legal differences.’

• ‘The practice works seamlessly across global offices so that Orrick is able to handle both domestic Japanese aspects and cross-border aspects of transactions. They are not simply a local outpost of a global firm that must rely on another domestic firm for support, and they also are not a local silo that is isolated from the global practice. This puts them in an excellent position to support mid-sized transactions and growing technology companies.’

• ‘The team's biggest strength is the partner-level leadership. The partners at Orrick constantly provide advice above a textbook legal answer and are true partners to the company. They work with their teams to support the clients in the best way possible. ’

• ‘They know both Western and Asian business practices well and can bridge differences in thinking very effectively. They are responsive. Billing is fair. Good and knowledgeable across different sectors.’

• ‘They can think out of the box, have strong business sense, and offer excellent suggestions and solutions.’

• ‘Orrick’s practice stands out due to its exceptional combination of deep legal expertise, industry-specific knowledge, and a client-centric approach. The team is composed of top-tier professionals who bring a wealth of experience in various legal domains, including corporate law, IP, and litigation. What sets Orrick apart is their ability to understand and adapt to the unique needs of our company, providing tailored solutions that drive our success.'

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