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Jones Day

Life Sciences

Global Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region

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Life Sciences - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Jones Day fields a talented group distinguished for the scope of its expertise. It handles a range of M&A for pharmaceutical corporate and start-ups in addition to advising on licensing matters and regulatory compliance. The firm is also proficient in liaising between its offices in dealing with the protection and enforcement of IP assets, especially patents. It is additionally proficient in international arbitration relating to this sector. It leverages its global network to assist clients with international matters and often works in conjunction with US-based teams.
Notable practitioners

Tony Chen in Shanghai and Benjamin Lang in Tokyo are key contacts for the firm.

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Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day advised Otsuka Pharmaceutical on an in-licence from Vivosens for the commercialisation of Vivoo in Japan.

Strengths

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  • The firm has highly skilled attorneys who are knowledgeable about patent law and have a clear understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences.

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  • Jones Day is strong in the field of life sciences and provides advice based on extensive experience. Even in complex M&A and related negotiations, the team can calmly analyse, negotiate and proceed.

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