Corporate/M&A: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 2
Contact number
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Provided by Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
[Corporate]
With decades of experience as one of the pioneer corporate legal firms in Japan, we provide legal solutions to our clients on issues their businesses face on a daily basis. From domestic listed companies, Japanese affiliates of foreign companies, to start-up companies, our team of internationally qualified lawyers and professional support staff provide our clients with in-depth customized legal advice, merging each client's business needs with the practical aspects of running a business in Japan. Our services in this area are wide ranging and encompass broad categories.
[M&A]
Mergers and acquisitions ("M&A") remains a key strategy for many companies to utilize for growth or to consolidate their position within their industry. However, despite the frequency of M&A activity, it remains vital to properly manage the myriad of risks involved in any transaction by making decisions based on sufficient information and with advice from experienced experts.
With a depth of knowledge and experience accumulated since the earliest days of M&A activity in Japan, our practitioners, specializing across a broad range of disciplines and industries, work together on each deal to provide comprehensive and timely support and solutions to our clients in all stages of a transaction, from the initial planning and structuring, through due diligence and contract negotiation, to post-transaction governance and integration.
Chambers Review
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is highly regarded for its handling of share purchase agreements, tender offers and strategic alliances. The firm is routinely instructed by domestic corporations across a variety of sectors including natural resources, entertainment and financial services, and is noted for its wealth of expertise in assisting both sellers and buyers in M&A transactions. The team boasts experience in relation to cross-border transactions involving India, Hong Kong and Mainland China, and often acts for private equity and venture capital clients. Clients include Bain Capital, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and KJR Management.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune acted for Bain Capital on its acquisition of a majority stake in the businesses of Mash Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune have been very supportive of the clients' commercial needs and always try to provide creative solutions."
"Since they have a strong ability to organise issues and possess strong communication skills, they provide appropriate advice through discussions, even if the content is complicated."
"The lawyers at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune have been very supportive of the clients' commercial needs and always try to provide creative solutions."
"Since they have a strong ability to organise issues and possess strong communication skills, they provide appropriate advice through discussions, even if the content is complicated."
Notable Practitioners
Hiroki Kodate maintains a strong presence in the market and is considered a skilful practitioner advising on M&A transactions and general corporate matters. His practice covers share acquisitions, mergers and franchise agreements.
Keita Tokura is a partner at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune with experience in corporate governance and M&A transactions.
"We enjoy working with him and he has a good grasp of the relevant subjects and client care."
Ko Wakabayashi has experience advising on cross-border and domestic acquisitions. His expertise also covers acting on direct investment, licensing and general corporate law matters.
"He has a very strong personality and leadership and can lead critical discussions both with clients and with counterparties in Japanese and English."
Ranked Lawyers at
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Japan