Challenges for In-house Counsel to Manage M&A

Tatsuya Morita

Sojitz Corporation

"The pursuit of growth through M&A deals poses significant challenges for Japanese companies. In this..."

Recent Trends and Changes in M&A in Japan

Takashi Toichi, Masanori Bito and Masato Tanaka

TMI Associates

"According to RECOF Data Corporation (Recof), in 2024, mergers and acquisitions involving Japanese companies numbered 4,700 transactions..."

Due Diligence Coverage, Process and Issues for M&A in Japan

Shigeki Tatsuno, Tsunemichi Nakano and Shogo Tsunoda

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

"This article provides specific M&A issues to be investigated by the attorney representing the buyer in an M&A transaction in Japan..."

Corporate Governance Issues Around M&A in Japan

Aritsune Miyoda and Hiroko Kasama

Mori Hamada

"Since the early 2000s, the Japanese M&A market has continued to grow almost steadily. These days, M&A has become one of the..."

Transaction Structures for Public Company M&A in Japan

Norihiro Sekiguchi, Takuro Yamaguchi and Yuichi Urata

Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners

"In this chapter, we describe M&A transaction structures in Japan, focusing on the M&A structure of public companies..."

Tax issues arising from M&A in Japan

Norio Mitsuuchi, Harold Godsoe and Kohei Honda

Kojima Law Offices

"This article focuses on tax issues of importance to M&A dealmakers working with corporations in Japan..."

Data Privacy Considerations in M&A Transactions in Japan

Yuko Kawai, Hironobu Kaji and Mari Kurosaki

Nishimura & Asahi

"Various types of information are exchanged between the parties at each stage of M&A transactions..."