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Corporate/M&A: International - Japan
What the Team is Known For
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates has longstanding expertise in tackling international M&A work on behalf of sellers and buyers. The firm is recognised for its notable activity in structuring joint ventures on behalf of major Japanese corporations and acts for both individual investors and investor consortiums on private equity-led M&A. The firm leverages its extensive international network on complex cross-border acquisitions involving Japanese companies.
Strengths
Skadden provides high-quality legal services and has an understanding of our business.
Work Highlights
Skadden acted for Dai-ichi Life Holdings in its acquisition of a 19.9% strategic minority stake in Canyon Partners.
Notable practitioners
Mitsuhiro Kamiya leads the firm's Tokyo office and remains a well-regarded practitioner in M&A matters. He has experience representing international and domestic clients.