About

Our group has substantial experience coordinating, structuring and implementing transactions, conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating contracts and other relevant documents and securing human resources for all types of private M&A transactions, including share, asset and business acquisitions and mergers. Working closely with other lawyers in our leading practices — including tax, finance, antitrust & competition, employment, compliance and intellectual property — we bring the right capabilities and experience to anticipate and resolve issues in Japan and all involved jurisdictions.

Representative Experience

  • Advised a Japanese financial institution on its acquisition of an American multinational conglomerate’s leasing business in Japan for approximately JPY575 billion.
  • Acted for a Japanese power tool manufacturer on its acquisition of a German power tool specialist from a European equity fund.
  • Advised an equity brokerage and investment group on its acquisition of a Japanese IT consulting company from its founder.
  • Advised a Japanese trading company on its acquisition of a reinsurance brokerage business from a reinsurance broker in Singapore.
  • Acted for a Japanese engine manufacturer on its acquisition of a Spanish energy systems company.