Tag: Japan

While Japanese outbound investment continues to reach record levels, the global landscape in which these investments are made has grown markedly more complex

Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) guides Pure Salmon Japan on financing for a JPY70 billion (USD435 million) Mie prefecture development

Indonesia investment disputes: Strategic forum selection, enforcement planning, asset recovery, insolvency risks and cross-border co-ordination

South Korea’s sweeping reforms invite Japanese investors to reassess market opportunities, risks, governance and collaboration

South Korea dispute resolution guide for Japanese investors amid reforms, e-litigation and regulatory enforcement

Practical guidance on why Singapore remains the dispute resolution hub for Japanese companies investing across Asia

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advises Japan Activation Capital on a fund series, raising a total of JPY235 billion (USD1.4 billion)

Jones Day strengthens its corporate practice in Tokyo with the appointment of Daigo Takahashi as of counsel

Firms assist on fintech company PayPay Corporation’s proposed JPY134.3 billion (USD838 million) 70.2% acquisition of T&D Financial Life Insurance

White & Case beefs up its global M&A practice in Tokyo with the addition of partners Noah Carr and Gordon Palmquist

Kirkland & Ellis plans to open an office in Tokyo in the firm’s first expansion in Asia beyond China

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer bolsters corporate practice in Tokyo with the addition of partner James Campbell

Clifford Chance advises Mitsui & Co on a deal with French multinational Ceva Santé Animale to establish Japanese joint venture Ceva Bussan Animal Health

HSF, Kewei and Goodwin advise Fosun Pharma on USD240 million AriBio Alzheimer’s drug agreement

KICA and JILA strengthen cross-border collaboration at a joint legal exchange event in Tokyo

LPA Tokyo hires partner Yoshiki Tsurumaki from King & Wood to boost corporate and M&A

MinterEllison and Nishimura advise Idemitsu’s MidOcean LNG investment in USD1.2 billion fundraise

Simpson Thacher advises Japan’s Sumitomo Pharma on its USD711m international share offering

Japan and Taiwan take steps toward a low-carbon future

Firms serve Kobe Bussan and Gourmet Kineya on their Meal Hub joint venture and airline catering business acquisition

Japanese law firm Nishimura & Asahi has advised financial services group Resona Holdings on its JPY90 billion (USD572 million)

Firms advise on semiconductor manufacturer Onto Innovation’s USD710 million 27% acquisition X-ray technology maker Rigaku

Masashi Ichikawa, formerly of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto and Yanagida & Partners, has launched his own independent law firm in Tokyo

Nishimura & Asahi advises on Japanese automotive instrument manufacturer Nippon Seiki’s JPY49.8 billion (USD312 million) Toyodenso share buy

Japan’s amended Whistleblower Protection Act shifts burden of proof, imposes criminal penalties and raises retaliation risks  

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto advises Hitachi Global Life Solutions on the JPY110 billion reorganisation of its home appliance business

Beijing-headquartered V&T Law Firm has launched an office in Osaka, marking its second branch outside the Chinese mainland

Norton Rose Fulbright and Kinstellar have advised on a USD2.2 billion, 50-50 joint venture between UAE renewable energy company Masdar

Linklaters advises Japan Post Insurance (JPI) on an initial USD1 billion injection in a partnership with London-based investment management company Ashmore Group

Nishimura & Asahi assists Panasonic on the transfer of its power tool division to Japanese manufacturer Makita

The Japan In-house Lawyers Association (JILA) has appointed Satoshi Shinkuma as its new president, succeeding Hideyuki Sakamoto

A&O Shearman hires partner from one of Japan’s big four in a historic first for an international law firm in Tokyo

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Japanese private equity firm Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (NSSK) on the formation of its NSSK IV Series Funds

Japan’s Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has hired Yuko Sano, formerly of the National Police Agency, as counsel

Apollo Global Management acquires Nippon Sheet Glass, becoming the asset manager’s largest private equity investment in Japan

Manila-based firm Sabornay Law has formed an alliance with Japan’s Uryu & Itoga (U&I) to strengthen cross-border legal capabilities between the Philippines and Japan

Japanese law firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto bolsters its energy practice with Kristian Bradshaw joining in Tokyo as a partner

South Korean law firms Lee & Ko and Shin & Kim are counselling on LY Corporation-backed LAAA Investment’s KRW300 billion (USD200 million) investment in Kakao Games

Mayer Brown hires seven A&O Shearman lawyers, including partners Toshiro Mochizuki and Kana Morimura, as the Tokyo office expansion continues

Morrison Foerster is advising investment management firm Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko Group on the restructuring and commercialisation of Japan’s men’s professional golf tour  

As M&A activities climb across the region, rising regulatory complexity and shifting market dynamics are redefining strategy, execution and the evolving role of general counsel

As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and industries, jurisdictions across Asia are racing to set the rules for the AI age

From offshore wind zones to new grid infrastructure laws, Asian jurisdictions are reshaping the region’s energy sector

A roundup of noteworthy legal developments in the region

Kohei Miyadai is breaking new ground in Japan as the first lawyer who was also a professional baseball player

Cross-border transactions are accelerating across Asia, bringing new opportunities and regulatory hurdles

Asia Business Law Journal is seeking the help of in-house counsel and other business and legal professionals in Japan and around the world to identify the top private practice lawyers in Japan

Sidley Austin has added Simon Barrett as a co-managing partner and Olivia Matsushita a partner in its energy, transportation and infrastructure practice

As Asian regulators tighten controls on online gambling, cross-border networks and advancing technologies remain one step ahead, testing the limits of regulation

Simmons & Simmons has appointed Chris Studebaker, former general counsel at IBM Japan, as a partner and head of its dispute resolution initiative

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has appointed Paul Coggins as a partner in its Tokyo office to strengthen its Asia-Pacific maritime offering

MoFo and Paul Hastings advised Japanese forestry and housing company Sumitomo Forestry on its approximately USD4.5 billion

White & Case has hired Eduard (Ed) Sheremeta as a partner in Tokyo to expand its real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and private capital offerings in the Asia-Pacific region

The Japan In-House Counsel Network (JICN) has appointed Novo Nordisk general counsel Akiko Kikuchi as its new co-president to lead alongside Angela Yuen

Withers has launched a dedicated projects and energy practice in Asia by hiring partners Ean MacPherson and Fumihiko Hori and special counsel Keisuke Misuda

Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping Asia's business landscape

Deepening India-Japan ties through aligned, pro-enforcement arbitration frameworks and growing institutional dispute resolution

Global firm Jones Day has promoted three Asia-Pacific based lawyers—Barry Lai (Taipei), Zack Oswald (Singapore)

Japan remains the most active and favored market for hotel investment and M&A in the Asia-Pacific region, driven by continuing growth in inbound tourism

SBI Shinsei Bank’s JPY370.2 billion IPO set for 17 December, with top firms advising on one of Japan’s largest listings this year

Atsumi & Sakai has significantly deepened its competition and antitrust bench in Tokyo by onboarding former Japan

Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms

Orrick has strengthened its Asia practice and Singapore office by adding Elaine Wong as its first disputes and international arbitration partner

Esports and gaming have become powerful engines of innovation across Asia, yet each market faces its own peculiar legal and regulatory challenges

JILA's 180th seminar in Tokyo gathered professionals to discuss evidence-based, intentional corporate governance culture

Ashurst has hired Chihiro Ashizawa as a partner in Tokyo to strengthen its Japanese law and cross-border financing capabilities

Facing unpredictable tariffs, compliance crackdowns and rising trade tensions, companies in Asia are rethinking contracts, manufacturing and supply chains

Experts unpack the regulatory changes shaping Asia’s private equity landscape

From stricter e-commerce regulations to clearer liability standards, consumer laws are reshaping accountability across the region

Junko Suetomi joins Greenberg Traurig's Tokyo office as a shareholder, specializing in international trade and customs law

Mori Hamada advised Daiwa House on its USD1.9 billion stake buy in Sumitomo Densetsu, with Anderson Mori acting for the target

Japan emerges as a hub for regenerative medicine, with opportunities for foreign companies amid strict local regulations

NEC Corporation plans to acquire US software firm CSG Systems International for USD2.9 billion, with Freshfields and Simpson Thacher advising

Kirkland & Ellis and Baker Botts advised JERA on its USD1.5 billion first US shale gas acquisition from Williams and GEP Haynesville II

Orrick expands its Tokyo energy team with the hire of former RWE Renewables counsel Akira Takahashi

The Japan In-House Counsel Network (JICN) strengthened its community ties through a joint event with Consilio on 18 September in Tokyo

O’Melveny & Myers is closing its Tokyo office after nearly 40 years, with Tokyo head Yoji Maeda set to retire

MoFo advised SoftBank on its USD5.4bn acquisition of ABB’s robotics unit, with Freshfields advising ABB

The Revenue of 111 Chinese law firms depicts a struggling legal market and a rampant race for survival

Miura & Partners entered the Philippines via a Manila office with Feria Tantoco Daos, expanding its SE Asia network

Evolving worker classifications and stricter rules on dismissal highlight the challenges businesses face in navigating labour laws in these jurisdictions

Foreign investment in Asia’s real estate is surging, but navigating diverse regulations is essential to avoid costly missteps

Sumitomo, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield are acquiring Air Lease Corporation in a USD7.4 billion deal

Sidley and Skadden advised on Sompo’s USD3.5 billion acquisition of Aspen

EQT is launching a USD2.7 billion tender offer to take Japanese elevator maker Fujitec private

Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2025 Japan Law Firm Awards

Atsumi & Sakai launched A&S Osaka to offer corporate legal services in the Kansai region, focusing on M&A and business succession

Hiroshi Mori returns to Nishimura & Asahi after leading MUFG’s global legal division

Mainland China, Japan and Taiwan to strengthen enforcement against anti-competitive behaviour

Japan boosts antitrust action with tougher JFTC enforcement and merger scrutiny

NTT DC REIT launches SGD988 million IPO on SGX, the largest REIT listing in over a decade

Legal work in Asia's insurance sector is rising amid regulatory shifts and global disruptions

Toyota Fudosan plans USD33bn takeover to privatise Toyota Industries via stock company bid in December

Isshiki & Partners has strengthened its IP practice with the partner hire of Hiromi Furushima

Hughes Hubbard & Reed boosts its Asia presence by appointing Justin Terada to lead the Tokyo office and expand its corporate and M&A practice

DLA Piper boosts Tokyo office with Withers' funds team and two partners skilled in Japan–US law

Pillsbury boosts its Tokyo energy and real estate offering with the strategic hire of Jones Day partner Katsumi Shirai

Dai-ichi takes 15% stake in M&G, advised by Freshfields and Linklaters

Morrison Foerster adds partner Naoya Shiota in Tokyo, boosting its PE team amid Japan’s rise in majority-stake deals

India and Japan are deepening ties through IP reforms and tech-driven collaboration

Japan’s pharma market demands careful regulatory and approval transfer compliance

NTT’s JPY2.37trn buyout of NTT Data gets advice from MHM, NO&T and Nakamura Tsunoda in Japan’s biggest since 2020

Regulators in Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan are boosting cryptocurrency markets by strengthening consumer protection and market integrity.

Welcia and Tsuruha’s merger talks, advised by Mori Hamada and TMI, aim to form Japan’s top drugstore group with 5,500 stores

Fisher Phillips opens its first Asia office in Tokyo, led by Nan Sato, to support cross-border employment law needs driven by Japan-US investment

Nagashima Ohno advises JT’s Torii on JPY160b takeover bid by Shionogi, which is counselled by Nishimura & Asahi

Japan is easing restrictions on medical data under two key laws as it focuses on promoting the use of this information

MinebeaMitsumi makes JPY82.6b white knight bid for Shibaura Electronics in heated takeover battle