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We offer a global network of Life Sciences experience, with significant strength in Japan. Our team is unique and highly distinctive in the Japanese market – comprising of specialist lawyers with doctoral degrees in Life Sciences.

Our clients appreciate our technical competency and ability to provide legal advice within the scientific sphere. In particular, Dr Frederick Ch'en is originally a scientist by training, having an undergraduate degree in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry and a doctorate in Medical Sciences (Cardiovascular Physiology), both from Oxford University.

Our Japan Life Sciences team regularly advises on licensing, corporate work, regulatory (FDA and EU), contractual work, intellectual property litigation, commercial intelligence, and commercial strategies, as well as patent term extensions and compliance. The team also advises on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, disposals, and other transactions for international pharmaceutical companies and their Japanese and Asia-Pacific subsidiaries.

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What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells is highly sought after to act on patent infringement, invalidation and licensing matters. The firm is also adept in assisting clients with cross-border regulatory issues and patent term extensions, regularly assisting both domestic and international pharmaceutical clients. It draws on the expertise of its lawyers in medical and molecular sciences, as well as in biochemistry, to advise companies on both inbound and outbound life sciences matters. The team also offers expertise in commercial matters and handles licensing, supply and commercialisation agreements, and leverages its global network to provide international coverage.

Work Highlights

  • Hogan Lovells International advised Shimadzu Corporation on its investments in Sepragen Corporation and U-Medico.

Strengths

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Hogan Lovells has a high-performing legal team with both superb legal knowledge and technical expertise. The team has superb lawyers across the board, from leading partner to associates.

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They advise not only from a legal point of view, but also from a pharmaceutical and biotech perspective. They are strong in cases that are particularly complex and require scientific understanding.

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Notable Practitioners

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Frederick Ch'en leverages his biological research background to drive a market-leading life sciences practice, including expertise in regulatory and licensing requirements, as well as patent-related issues.

He has a deep knowledge of the complex Japanese legal system and a unique ability to translate this knowledge to clients who are accustomed to other legal traditions.

He has long experience in life science legal affairs and has a strong understanding of corporate businesses, so his advice is extremely accurate and highly satisfying.

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