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Corporate/M&A: Domestic - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

White & Case frequently assists with a range of corporate work, including joint ventures, share acquisitions and sales of subsidiaries. The firm fields both bengoshi partners and registered foreign lawyers to provide robust support to an array of domestic and international clients. Its workload spans M&A transactions in the energy and transportation sectors through to the food, technology and mobile gaming industries. The firm is sought after for its international reach and often coordinates mandates with colleagues in the UK, Singapore, Australia and the USA.

Work Highlights

  • White & Case advised Toyota Tsusho on its USD1.34 billion acquisition of Nasdaq-listed Radius Recycling, a North American metal recycling and steel manufacturing company.

  • White & Case advised Miri Capital Management on its acquisition and taking private of NC Holdings through a tender offer.

Strengths

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White & Case combines strong cross-border deal execution with rare cultural and commercial fluency.

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Above all, the firm practices a client-first approach, and responds quickly, accurately and concisely to the questions that the client wants to know.

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They have a one-stop service that allows the Tokyo office to take the lead in projects.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jun Usami
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Jun Usami
1
Band 1
Jun Usami maintains a highly active practice on a variety of corporate matters including cross-border acquisitions, shareholder activism matters and joint ventures.

He is a senior lawyer who will work in a hands-on capacity, contributing a wealth of his expertise.

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Nels Hansen
2
Nels Hansen
2
Band 2

Nels Hansen is highly active in the market, including on acquisitions, investments and joint ventures.

Throughout the process, he consistently provided prompt, agile and accurate advice every step of the way.

His professionalism and overall service level has been very impressive. We will definitely retain his services for future M&A deals.

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Shino Asayama
5
Shino Asayama
5
Band 5

Shino Asayama advises on acquisitions, sales and investments and is a frequent adviser to corporate clients in the technology sector.

She always made herself available and demonstrated an extremely hard-working work ethic.

Shino Asayama impressed us with her precision, responsiveness and ability to manage detailed aspects of the transaction while keeping the broader commercial context in mind.

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Corporate/M&A: Domestic
Jun Usami
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Jun Usami
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Shino Asayama
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Shino Asayama
5
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Nels Hansen
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Nels Hansen
2
Band 2
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