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Morrison Foerster

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan

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Morrison Foerster

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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) - Japan

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster has a strong bench of dedicated and skilled lawyers with deep-rooted experience in M&A and intellectual property issues arising from corporate transactions, joint ventures and business alliances. The firm is particularly recognised for its capabilities in matters concerning cross-border transactional and licensing agreement processes in the field of technology and telecommunications. The firm is praised for its dominant M&A practice, which includes a notable focus on telecommunications transactions, and is able to draw on its international network of offices to assist clients with cross-border matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster represented Rakuten Mobile and its affiliates in patent licence negotiations against owners of portfolios of telecommunications patents around the world.

Strengths

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  • Morrison Foerster's TMT team understands the client's needs well, consistently delivering tailored and actionable advice that aligns with our decision-making process and business culture.

    Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondentAsia-Pacific

  • They are consistently courteous, responsive and reliable and have a deep understanding of the subject matter, grounded in their broad client base and extensive experience supporting similar clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Seth M. Graham
    Seth M. Graham

    Seth M. Graham

    Seth Graham is an experienced lawyer in the firm's Tokyo office focusing on global transactions and is particularly noted for his work assisting clients on IT and telecommunications projects.

    • Seth Graham is our primary contact for all TMT-related matters. His market insight and support have earned our trust. I appreciate his knowledge of tech-related M&A and licensing transactions.

      Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondentAsia-Pacific

    • What I’ve appreciated most is his ability to cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters for the client.

      Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Yukihiro Terazawa
    Yukihiro Terazawa

    Yukihiro Terazawa

    Yukihiro Terazawa is a partner at the firm's Tokyo office with over 25 years' experience. He advises international and domestic clients on privacy and data security.

    • Yukihiro Terazawa’s client service is exceptional, marked by a highly personalised approach and a keen understanding of client needs.

      Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He is quick and provides high-quality output. He is good at distilling what is important and digs deep into it. And he can do this quickly.

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