John F. de Perczel
John F. de Perczel

Senior Associate (US) / Gaikokuho-Jimu-Bengoshi

Tokyo
Key Practice Areas
Cross-border M&A
Corporate and Commercial Transactions
Establishing a Business Presence in Japan
Joint Ventures
Private Equity/Funds
John represents public and private companies, including private equity and venture capital clients, in cross-borders M&A and other transactions. He has experience managing complex multinational deals in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical and technology industries. He also has experience in a broad range of general corporate law matters, which he draws upon to advise domestic clients on matters of US law and business practice and also assist foreign clients on their business dealings and other general corporate matters within Japan. John enjoys leveraging his Japanese language skills and cultural sensitivities gained through years of studying and living in Japan to build a bridge between the Japanese and foreign business spheres and promote globalism.
SERVICES
Practice Areas
M&A
Corporate
Capital Markets
Finance and Financial Institutions
Industries
Private Equity Fund
Automotive, Ship and Machinery
Medical, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Life Science and Biotechnology
Financial Technology (FinTech)
Digital
Aviation/Space
CAREER
May 2014
University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law (J.D.)
Jun 2016 - Jan 2018
Susman Godfrey LLP, Los Angeles office
Jan 2018 - Mar 2019
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, Tokyo office
Apr 2019 - Dec 2022
Morrison & Foerster LLP, Tokyo office
QUALIFICATIONS
California (2014)
Gaikokuho-Jimu-Bengoshi (Registered 2019) (Primary Jurisdiction: California, US)
PROFESSIONAL AND
ACADEMIC ASSOCIATIONS
State Bar of California
Daini Tokyo Bar Association
LANGUAGES
English (first language)
Japanese (fluent)
John F. de Perczel
John F. de Perczel
Cross-border M&A
Corporate and Commercial Transactions
Establishing a Business Presence in Japan
Joint Ventures
Private Equity/Funds