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Provided by Gary Smith

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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.

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Corporate/M&A: International - Japan
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Band 1

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.

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