Gary Smith
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
Band 1 : Corporate/M&A: International
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Band 1
About
Provided by Gary Smith
Practice Areas
Gary has 30 years of experience advising clients on cross-border M&A and financing transactions. He has particular experience in the life sciences, tech, and media industries, where he has led numerous inbound and outbound buyouts, joint ventures, and minority investments. Gary has advised clients on acquisitions in India, China, Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and other parts of Southeast Asia, as well as in Europe and the United States.
Career
Gary is admitted to practice in New York and is qualified in Japan (Gaikokuho-Jimu-Bengoshi).
Personal
He is fluent in Japanese.
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Gary Smith is a prestigious figure in the market and remains highly regarded by both peers and clients. He is particularly active on M&A transactions involving life sciences and technology clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gary Smith's understanding of the customer's business and needs is extremely high, and he always provides satisfactory service."
"Gary Smith's wide range of knowledge and high level of Japanese language proficiency are rare, and he provides a tailor-made service for the client."
"Gary Smith's understanding of the customer's business and needs is extremely high, and he always provides satisfactory service."
"Gary Smith's wide range of knowledge and high level of Japanese language proficiency are rare, and he provides a tailor-made service for the client."