Geography of Business Decisions (Japan vs. U.S. or Elsewhere) | Webinar Recording

1 hour watch | October.29.2025

Joseph Perkins and Hiroki Sugita participated in a hybrid event organized by JETRO on October 21 in Palo Alto (October 22 Japan time).

The session provided an in-depth discussion on:

how geography influences startup success
capital requirements for companies
the importance of location
choosing the right place to establish a business
steps to take after arriving at the chosen location

The event was aimed at entrepreneurs who have incorporated or are considering incorporating in Japan or the U.S., those seeking global expansion, as well as investors.

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Joseph Perkins Partner, Technology Companies Group, Blockchain & Digital Assets

Silicon Valley

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D:+1 650 289 7188
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Practice:

Technology & Innovation Sector
Technology Companies Group
Blockchain & Digital Assets
Japan
Mergers & Acquisitions

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Joseph Perkins Partner

Silicon Valley

In the fast-paced and unprecedented blockchain and cryptocurrency markets, Joseph helps companies develop innovative and comprehensive legal strategies to achieve their goals of bringing to market disruptive and transformative technologies. From DAO and NFT creation, general corporate and fundraising strategies, to navigating complex and changing regulatory regimes, Joseph has become a go-to advisor for companies in the blockchain and virtual currency ecosystem.

As a member of Orrick’s Technology Companies Group, Joseph assists cutting-edge technology companies and investors with general corporate counseling, private venture capital financing, and M&A services. Joseph has had the opportunity to work with some of the most iconic companies in Silicon Valley, advising on corporate strategy and fundraising matters.

Joseph plays a key role in connecting the Silicon Valley and Japan tech and venture ecosystems. He advises Japanese technology companies and corporate venture capital funds, leveraging his Silicon Valley background to support their growth. Fluent in Japanese, Joseph maintains strong ties to Japanese businesses and collaborates closely with Orrick’s Tokyo practice.

Hiroki Sugita Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology Companies Group

Tokyo

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D:+81 3 3224 2953
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Practice:

Mergers & Acquisitions
Technology Companies Group
Fintech

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Hiroki Sugita Partner

Tokyo

He also has extensive experience in fund formation, real estate and various types of finance transactions.

Hiroki has a deep understanding of clients’ needs from his secondment experience with a U.S. investment bank in 2005 and a Japanese major trading house from 2012 to 2014.

Prior to joining Orrick, Hiroki worked at O’Melveny’s Tokyo office as a counsel where he mainly worked on cross border M&A.