Morrison & Foerster has welcomed corporate specialist Jeremy White as a partner in Tokyo from Baker McKenzie.

White has over 20 years of experience on cross-border M&A, spinouts and joint ventures. He advises clients in the manufacturing and transportation industry as well as the healthcare and technology sectors.

White is Morrison & Foerster’s first partner-level hire in Tokyo since corporate lawyer Nozomi Oda in November last year.

 

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