Corporate/M&A

The team at Ashurst in Melbourne offers comprehensive advice to Japanese corporations on their operations in Australia, and is particularly favoured by insurance companies and trading houses. It has a comprehensive offering spanning acquisitions, restructuring and foreign investment regulation matters.

Natsuko Ogawa is based in Melbourne and is best known for her work assisting on Japan-Australia deals, regularly counselling Japan-based clients on mergers, joint ventures and acquisitions. She is fluent in Japanese and is highly rated for her experience in cross-border matters. "Nat has been our go-to person when dealing with large and complex Japanese corporations. Her legal skills, combined with her cultural insights, have given us a special advantage in negotiations."