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[Corporate]

With decades of experience as one of the pioneer corporate legal firms in Japan, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune provides 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 utilized by many companies to grow or to consolidate their position within the industry. However, despite the frequency of M&A activity, it remains vital to properly manage and evaluate 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

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Corporate/M&A: Domestic - Japan

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • Anderson Mori & Tomotsune advised Apollo Global Management on a majority stake acquisition and carve-out transaction of Panasonic Automotive Systems.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Hiroki Kodate
2
Hiroki Kodate
2
Band 2
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.

He has very high team management skills and has excellent partners and associates in the right positions.

Hiroki Kodate has a deep understanding of our company and is highly qualified to lead both individuals and legal teams. We have full confidence in him.

Keita Tokura
4
Keita Tokura
4
Band 4
Keita Tokura is a partner at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune with experience in corporate governance and M&A transactions.

He has a business acumen and is valuable in grasping the overall picture of the deal and giving advice.

He sincerely and thoroughly considers and responds to clients' concerns.

5
Ko Wakabayashi
5
Band 5
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 is an excellent counsel in content, communication and negotiation.

The quality of his advice is high, and his response is fast. He is superior to lawyers at other firms for I can receive appropriate advice at the right time according to the situation of the case.

He always has a perfect team and manages the entire deal. I recognise him as a truly special counsel.

Ranked Lawyers at
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

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Corporate/M&A: Domestic

Hiroki Kodate
2
Hiroki Kodate
2
Band 2
Keita Tokura
4
Keita Tokura
4
Band 4
5
Ko Wakabayashi
5
Band 5

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