Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, Corporate/M&A

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Corporate/M&A: International - Japan

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer offers a well-respected M&A team specialising in advising Japanese companies on outbound transactions including acquisitions and joint ventures into Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The firm's strong client base includes financial institutions, trading houses and companies operating in the TMT and energy and mining sectors. The team often works alongside colleagues across Europe, the UK and the wider Asia-Pacific region in order to assist clients on cross-border matters.

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Work Highlights

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised SoftBank Corp in relation to its majority investment in Cubic Telecom headquartered in Dublin.

Strengths

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We choose HSFK for their extensive experience, understanding of the local market and knowledge of Japanese clients' business needs. Their strong global presence benefits our global businesses.

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The team think ahead and are excellent at managing the transaction. They also make excellent use of the HSFK network to bring in specialists where required, while ensuring a seamless service.

Corporate/M&A: International respondent
Global

We choose HSFK for their extensive experience, understanding of the local market and knowledge of Japanese clients' business needs. Their strong global presence benefits our global businesses.

Corporate/M&A: International respondent
Global

The team think ahead and are excellent at managing the transaction. They also make excellent use of the HSFK network to bring in specialists where required, while ensuring a seamless service.

Corporate/M&A: International respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Graeme Preston

Band 2

Graeme Preston is an experienced lawyer who is noted for his work assisting clients on major M&A deals. He specialises in cross-border transactions, especially those involving the TMT, healthcare and manufacturing sectors.

His global perspective has enhanced our understanding of the global market, greatly benefiting our enterprise.

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Joseph Fisher

Band 4

Joseph Fisher is an active corporate lawyer who has a strong track record of advising on cross-border M&A mandates. He wins praise from clients for his impressive client service.

Joe addresses our diverse concerns, blending technical skill with a keen sense of business and delivering pragmatic solutions.

He is highly responsive. reliable and able to articulate well-reasoned positions.

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Damien Roberts

Expertise Based Abroad

Damien Roberts is based in Sydney and is noted for his extensive track record of work in Japan, most notably assisting clients with M&A deals in the infrastructure and energy sectors.

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Kyriakos Fountoukakos

Expertise Based Abroad

Kyriakos Fountoukakos is managing partner of HSF Kramer's Brussels office and leads the firm's competition, regulation and trade practice. He is regularly sought for his counsel on Japan-related mandates.

Kyriakos is experienced and knows Japanese culture well. He understands how Japanese corporations operates and I can recommend him to them.

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