Corporate/M&A: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 3
Contact number
+81 3 5574 2600Chambers Review
Davis Polk & Wardwell has a highly respected international transactional practice that is sought out by major domestic corporations for its cross-border capabilities. The firm regularly handles transactions spanning the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and the USA, handling a range of M&A transactions, disposals, strategic investments and business integration mandates.
Work Highlights
- Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Japan Industrial Partners on North and South American aspects of the acquisition of Toshiba Corporation by a consortium led by Japan Industrial Partners.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Davis Polk & Wardwell provided appropriate advice, accurate documentation and quick response. They reviewed a huge amount of material and responded quickly."
"Davis Polk has excellent capability to identify and solve potential or complex issues, and cares about deadlines for both our internal and transaction execution purposes."
"Davis Polk & Wardwell provided appropriate advice, accurate documentation and quick response. They reviewed a huge amount of material and responded quickly."
"Davis Polk has excellent capability to identify and solve potential or complex issues, and cares about deadlines for both our internal and transaction execution purposes."
Notable Practitioners
Kenneth Lebrun routinely advises clients on high-profile M&A transactions and is well-regarded by Japanese clients for his Japanese language capabilities.
"Ken Lebrun has extensive knowledge and skills based on broad and long experience in M&A practice as well as both English and Japanese language capabilities."
"He's an excellent corporate M&A attorney and is very client-focused and attentive."