Benjamin Han
Latham & Watkins Gaikokuho Joint EnterpriseLatham & 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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Key clients
- Kioxia Corporation
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- Otsuka Medical Devices
Work highlights
- 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.
Lawyers
Leading associates: Gaiben
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hiroaki Takagi