Ike Morinaga advises domestic and international companies on issues ranging from corporate transactions to governance and compliance matters. Capitalizing on his prior experience as an international banker, Mr. Morinaga brings a unique, business-focused perspective to his legal advice. He has considerable experience working with companies in the manufacturing, automotive, energy, and hospitality industries.
Mr. Morinaga is particularly adept in helping international companies structure transactions in the most advantageous manner possible. As an English/Japanese bilingual/bicultural attorney experienced in working with a diverse group of people from around the world, Mr. Morinaga is well-versed in navigating differing business culture norms.
Mr. Morinaga also has significant practical experience advising companies on their day-to-day business needs. Whether developing and delivering labor and employment compliance training, addressing potential export issues, or creating a corporate governance structure, Mr. Morinaga genuinely strives to understand his clients’ businesses and focuses on addressing their concerns as efficiently and effectively as possible.
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Advised a major Japan-based manufacturing company about the establishment and corporate governance of its first US manufacturing base.
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Represented another major Japan-based manufacturing company in the restructuring of a North American joint venture with a US partner and provided training on discrimination and harassment issues and union-related matters at the company’s North American facilities.
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Represented a third major Japan-based manufacturing company in connection with a revision of its standard terms and conditions applicable to its procurement from suppliers in the US.
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Represented a consortium of Japanese utilities in an extension and amendment of its long-term LNG purchase contract with a consortium of international LNG producers and in a price review at the middle point of the extension period.
