LAWYER PROFILE

Randy Laxer

Global 2026

Morrison Foerster

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: International

Japan

11 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Randy’s practice focuses on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity, strategic alliances, and joint ventures. His experience includes over 20 years in Japan representing clients in numerous inbound and outbound buyouts, international joint ventures, and minority investments in the high- technology, media, and life sciences industries.

Career

Randy serves as co-head of the firm’s Asia Private Equity practice and previously served as the co-chair of the Global Corporate Department. He is admitted to practice in New York and is qualified in Japan (Gaikokuho-Jimu-Bengoshi).

Personal

He is fluent in Japanese.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A: International - Japan

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Randy Laxer has more than two decades of experience advising on cross-border transactions and is regularly involved in major joint ventures and acquisitions. His clients include large corporates and global private equity firms.

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Strengths

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Randy is a seasoned operator in the M&A and general corporate space, who can guide you through the most complex transactions down to the easiest.
Corporate/M&A: InternationalChambers Global Guide
He is very professional and solution-oriented and provides expert advice to resolve issues that arise during negotiations.
Corporate/M&A: InternationalChambers Global Guide
Randy is just incredible and one of the best attorneys I have worked with.
Corporate/M&A: InternationalChambers Global Guide

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