Corporate/M&A: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 3
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Provided by Baker McKenzie
- Strong bench strength in Japan. Our Japan Corporate/M&A practice group complements our firm's global transactional strengths. Baker McKenzie Tokyo, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in Japan in 2022, has the largest Corporate/M&A practice group of any international law firm in Japan. The group comprises approximately 60 fully integrated Japanese and foreign qualified attorneys who provide a comprehensive range of corporate and commercial legal services to clients.
- Global network. Baker McKenzie worldwide is a transactional powerhouse, closing more than USD 400 billion+ in M&A deals closed in the last three years. Our 1,300 M&A lawyers worldwide across 74 offices in 45 jurisdictions combine money market sophistication with local market excellence and can provide seamless cross-border advice and support to our clients.
- Wealth of experience to unlock new business opportunities. We frequently represent publicly and privately held entities in corporate acquisitions (including mergers, takeover bids, business transfers and share exchanges and transfers), the formation of joint ventures, capital tie-ups, business restructurings, PMI, business divestitures and many other types of transactions.
- Unparalleled internal competencies. A number of our Tokyo M&A lawyers are also New York-qualified.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is sought out by household-name domestic corporations for its full-service expertise in international M&A transactions into Asia, the USA and Europe. The firm works together with domestic practitioners in handling inbound acquisitions and reorganisations. It is favoured by life science, manufacturing and technology clients and proves a popular choice among institutional investors and private equity houses. Its expertise in M&A is augmented by its ability to handle major corporate restructurings and insolvencies.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzieadvised Mitsubishi Electric on its investment in Coherent's silicon carbide semiconductor business amounting to USD500 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Japanese lawyers at Baker McKenzie can provide the high-level advice that only a global firm can provide, in a way that is tailored to Japanese clients."
"They have been very considerate in their understanding of our intentions and the purpose of our consultation and have been very accommodating, explaining risks that we were not fully aware of."
"Japanese lawyers at Baker McKenzie can provide the high-level advice that only a global firm can provide, in a way that is tailored to Japanese clients."
"They have been very considerate in their understanding of our intentions and the purpose of our consultation and have been very accommodating, explaining risks that we were not fully aware of."
Notable Practitioners
Hiroshi Kondo is a distinguished practitioner in the area. He continues to be active on corporate transactions, with further experience handling investments and private equity mandates.
"Kondo Sensei has a good understanding of the circumstances of the client and the objectives of the deal and has high quality in his field of expertise."
Akifusa Takada is highly active on corporate matters including joint ventures, acquisitions and divestments. He has experience on both domestic and cross-border matters.
"Akifusa Takada provided advice based on his wealth of experience on matters in which we had no experience, enabling us to set the appropriate scope and manage risks."
"Akifusa Takada is the most reliable lawyer who always provides accurate and prompt service from the front line."
Jiro Toyokawa is a head of the firm's corporate/M&A practice group in Tokyo and regularly advises on cross-border M&A transactions for international clients.
"Toyokawa Sensei has a deep understanding of the client's business and has a business sense despite being a lawyer, so it was easy to proceed with the case."
"Mr Toyokawa clearly communicated to us the course of action that should be taken."
"Jiro Toyokawa always provides appropriate advice based on his abundant knowledge."
Tetsuo Tsujimoto is a recognised figure in the Japanese market, noted for his expertise advising clients on cross-border M&A transactions. His clients include notable corporates and private equity houses.
"Tetsuo Tsujimoto has outstanding knowledge in investments and M&A and always provides quality and prompt advice."
"Even when the consultation is complicated, he breaks it down simply and offers a reasonable solution."
"Tetsuo Tsujimoto has outstanding knowledge in investments and M&A, and we are always provided with qualified and prompt advice."
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