Tokyo – 14 June, 2004 – LAWFUEL – International law firm Clifford Chance has announced that
Angela Krantz has joined the firm’s Tokyo office as a Senior Associate with
the Corporate Group, effective 14 June 2004.
Angela has been working as a lawyer in Tokyo for approximately 8 years, most
recently with Morrison & Foerster LLP where she advised both Japanese and
international clients on a broad range of transactions, including mergers
and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity transactions, and
intellectual property and information technology matters. Prior to Morrison
& Foerster LLP, Angela was with the Japanese firm TMI Associates where she
specialised in international corporate transactions with a Japanese focus.
Angela is admitted in Australia and speaks Japanese.
Bryan Dunn, Head of Clifford Chance Tanaka Akita & Nakagawa’s Corporate
practice, commented:
“Our Corporate and Private Equity practices in Japan are growing from
strength to strength. With Angela’s extensive experience in the Tokyo
market, she will be a valuable addition to our team and I am delighted she
has decided to join us.”
Roger Denny, Head of Clifford Chance’s M&A practice in Asia commented: “Our
clients value talented lawyers with both international expertise and a deep
understanding of the local markets. Angela is, therefore, a welcome
addition to our strong team in the region”.
