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Covington & Burling LLP

Corporate/M&A: Deals in Asia

USA Guide 2026 : California


Covington & Burling LLP

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Corporate/M&A: Deals in Asia - California

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling is an excellent corporate group offering counsel to a clientele of public and private companies and financial institutions. It is particularly active in deals in the life sciences and technology spaces.

Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling advised Pan Pacific Retail Management on its $77.3 million acquisition of Mikuni Restaurant Group.

Strengths

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  • This firm has a team of experts, making it a reliable choice for handling complex and challenging cases with confidence.

    Corporate/M&A: Deals in Asia respondentUSA
  • They are a deep and skilled team.

    Corporate/M&A: Deals in Asia respondentUSA
  • They are detail-oriented, practical, responsive and client-savvy. They are very attuned with market practice and what position would be good for us.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Taisuke Kimoto
    Band 1Taisuke Kimoto

    Taisuke Kimoto

    Taisuke Kimoto comes highly recommended for the quality of his counsel in M&A deals. He is especially active in deals that involve Japanese entities and clients benefit from his dual qualification in Japan and California.

    • He has a strong understanding of Japanese clients' businesses, circumstances and legal needs, as well as the insight to anticipate what Japanese clients require.

      Corporate/M&A: Deals in Asia respondentUSA
    • He understands internal process of Japanese corporations well and is reliable.

      Corporate/M&A: Deals in Asia respondentUSA
    • He works hard and communicates well with Japanese clients.

      Corporate/M&A: Deals in Asia respondentUSA
  • Band 4John Fisher
    Band 4John Fisher

    John Fisher

    John Fisher is a highly regarded corporate attorney who counts a number of prominent companies among his clientele. He is well-versed in M&A and joint ventures.

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