SAN FRANCISCO, October 7, 2019: Morgan Lewis advised United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) in its acquisition of all of the shares of Mie Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited that closed on October 1, 2019.
UMC is a global semiconductor foundry headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Mie Fujitsu Semiconductor was a 300mm wafer foundry joint venture between United Microelectronics Corporation and Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited that is now owned 100% by UMC by virtue of this acquisition. UMC now controls and operates this newly acquired business under the new company name, United Semiconductor Japan Co. Ltd.
Partner Nancy Yamaguchi led the Morgan Lewis global team advising UMC, with of counsel Emily Lowe advising on IP licensing matters. Partners Harry Robins and Michael Masling and associate Andrew Wellin advised on antitrust matters, and associates Sheri Yano, Narumi Ito, Hajime Taura and Mizuna Sekine provided support.