PRACTICES

Our Firm consistently ranks in league tables as one of the top M&A firms in Japan and our lawyers are recognized leaders in the field. We often act as lead counsel, both for Japanese companies acquiring foreign companies or establishing joint ventures with foreign companies, and for foreign companies and investors acquiring Japanese companies.

We have also led inbound and domestic M&A including acquisitions of listed and unlisted companies in Japan, tender offer bids (TOBs), management buyouts (MBOs), defensive activities against activist shareholders and hostile takeovers, consolidations, carve-outs, and joint ventures. Private equity firms have also sought our advice on their acquisitions of listed and unlisted companies and leveraged buyouts (LBOs).

Our strength is the ability to understand the clients’ business objectives, which enables us to proactively manage the entire transaction accordingly. When needed, we collaborate with a network of professionals to find solutions to multi-jurisdictional problems, thus maximizing the likelihood of a successful closing.