TMI Associates Silicon Valley LLP is a distinguished international law firm with a strategic presence in the heart of the technology and innovation ecosystem. Specializing in cross-border legal services, the firm stands out for its deep integration of Japanese and U.S. legal expertise, serving as a bridge for clients navigating complex multinational transactions and disputes. Its affiliation with TMI Associates in Japan and global desk networks enables seamless support across jurisdictions.
The firm adopts a multidisciplinary approach, leveraging its extensive experience in corporate, intellectual property, and financial law to serve a diverse clientele including startups, multinational corporations, and investors. With a strong focus on sectors such as technology, automotive, finance, and healthcare, TMI Associates Silicon Valley LLP provides tailored solutions that address both local regulatory requirements and international business strategies.
Services Offered
- M&A
- Alliances (Partnerships)
- Corporate Governance
- Startup and IPO Support
- Equity Finance
- Corporate Restructuring
- Shareholder Meetings
- Takeover Defense
- Control and Management Disputes
- Activist Response
- Joint Ventures
- Commercial Disputes
- Business Succession
- Corporate Finance
- Structured Finance
- Project Finance
- LBO Finance
- PFI
- Asset Management and Investment Funds
- Banking
- Capital Markets
- REIT/Infrastructure Investment Corporations
- Financial Regulation
- Fintech (Cryptocurrency, Payment Services, Crowdfunding)
- Derivatives
- Copyright
- Patents
- Trademarks
- Unfair Competition
- Designs
- IP Transactions
- IP Due Diligence
- Intellectual Property Landscape
- IP Strategy Support
- Personal Information
- Data (Protection Laws, Transactions)
- AI/IoT
- Trade Secrets
- IP Litigation
- System and Software Development
- Public Relations Legal Affairs
- Risk Management
- Fraud Investigation
- Response to Anti-Social Forces
- Criminal Litigation
- Civil Rehabilitation
- Corporate Reorganization
- Business Rehabilitation ADR
- Private Arrangements
- Specific Mediation
- Bankruptcy
- Special Liquidation
- Ordinary Liquidation
- Sponsor/Creditor Support
- DES/DDS
- DIP Financing
- Public Rehabilitation Support
- Tax Litigation
- Administrative Litigation
- International Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation, ADR
- Consumer Response
- Labor Tribunal and Labor Disputes
- Insurance-Related Disputes
- Tax Planning
- Tax Audit Response
- International Taxation
- Business Succession Tax Systems
- Antitrust and Competition Law (Cartels, Bid-Rigging)
- International Cartels
- Private Monopolization and Unfair Trade Practices
- Mergers and Acquisitions (Competition Aspect)
- Subcontract Act
- Premium and Representation Act
- Authority Response
- Labor Law (Employment Rules, Contracts)
- Labor Due Diligence in M&A and IPO
- Employee Response and Internal Investigations
- Workforce Optimization Support
- Labor Union Response
- Immigration Matters
- Response to Labor Standards Offices
- Labor Dispatch and Employment Agency Support
- Training for Executives and Employees
- Real Estate Finance
- Real Estate Investment
- Real Estate Development
- Construction and Building Disputes
- Solar Power and Renewable Energy
- Environmental Regulations
- Chemical Substance Regulations
- Waste Disposal Regulations
- Maritime Transport (Dry Shipping)
- Vessel Safety and Maritime Accidents (Wet Shipping)
- Ship Finance
- Insurance Law
- Insurance Business Act
- Insurance-Related Disputes
- International Divorce
- International Inheritance
- Inheritance Division Agreements
- Wills and Estates
- Traffic Accidents
- Consumer-Related Matters
- Patent Applications
- Appraisals
- IP Consulting
- IP Investigation and Analysis
- IP Valuation
- Customs Procedures
- Counterfeit Measures
- Brand Management
- Tax Services (via TMI Tax Office)
With offices across North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Africa, the firm supports clients in key global markets including Silicon Valley, São Paulo, Mexico City, Shanghai, Singapore, London, Paris, and Nairobi. Services are delivered in multiple languages, accommodating international business needs, and the firm has received recognition in legal directories such as Chambers Asia-Pacific and Chambers FinTech.
