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Yoko KASAI

  • Partner
  • Tokyo

Yoko Kasai is a partner at Nishimura & Asahi, specializing in IP transactions, IP disputes, pharmaceutical regulatory issues, and privacy/data security.

Yoko’s practice focuses on representation of life sciences and technology companies that develop and market pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines, diagnostics, medical devices, and digital health products. She specializes in corporate transactions involving complex intellectual property and pharmaceutical regulatory issues, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and asset transfers. In addition, she counsels clients on matters involving research and development collaborations, clinical trials, technology licensing, supply and distribution agreements, and co-promotion arrangements. She also advises clients in connection with privacy and personal data protection matters.

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Education

2016
Stanford Law School (LL.M. in Law, Science and Technology)
2008
The University of Tokyo, School of Law (J.D.)
2005
The University of Tokyo (B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences)

Professional Experience

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, New York