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Provided by Kensuke Suzuki
Provides regulatory and transactional advice with respect to pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, medical data, cosmetics, food and beverages, hospitals, research institutions, medical services and other healthcare-related businesses. Also advises on financial regulation (including securities, asset management and investment fund regulation), fund formation and management.
Joined Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu in 2000; became partner in 2012. Trained at Kirkland & Ellis (Chicago) (2006-07). Worked at the Financial Services Agency of Japan (2007-09). Served as Special Adviser to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (2014-15), and as Member of the Project Team on Healthcare Startup Acceleration of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (2024).
Tokyo Bar Association
“Life Sciences Global Guide - Medicinal product regulation and product liability in Japan”, Practical Law (2020).
"Increasing regulatory oversight on fund managers, and reform of investment trust regulations", The Global Asset Management & Servicing Review 2014/15 (Euromoney Yearbooks).
University of Tokyo (LLB, 1999); Stanford Law School (LLM, 2006).
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He is a lawyer who has not only expertise but also a practical understanding. He can provide a very high level of legal support as a whole.
Kensuke Suzuki is a leading expert in the healthcare legal profession in Japan. He has a wealth of knowledge in all directions and can propose extremely practical and feasible solutions.
Based on his deep understanding of regulations, he understands our risk tolerance and always gives practical and convincing advice.
He has overwhelming abilities in all fields, such as understanding the regulatory environment in Japan, understanding complex cases and practical execution skills.
He is a lawyer who has not only expertise but also a practical understanding. He can provide a very high level of legal support as a whole.
Kensuke Suzuki is a leading expert in the healthcare legal profession in Japan. He has a wealth of knowledge in all directions and can propose extremely practical and feasible solutions.
Based on his deep understanding of regulations, he understands our risk tolerance and always gives practical and convincing advice.
He has overwhelming abilities in all fields, such as understanding the regulatory environment in Japan, understanding complex cases and practical execution skills.
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Health and Life Sciences
Financial Services
Financial Investors
Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)