"Japan is a civil law country influenced by Western legal models. Litigation is the most common legal dispute resolution method in the field of M&A in Japan, particularly in cases...

"The pursuit of growth through M&A deals poses significant challenges for Japanese companies. In this chapter, I will share my observations on the..."

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

"Japan is a civil law jurisdiction similar to continental European countries like Germany and France, and the law is based on statutes. The primary statutes applicable for employment and...

"In this chapter we describe common transaction structures used in Japan for acquisitions of private Japanese companies or businesses, including by means of carve-out transactions..."

"This chapter provides specific M&A issues to be investigated by the attorney representing the buyer in an M&A transaction in Japan. Conducting the appropriate diligence review is...

"According to RECOF Data Corporation (Recof), in 2021, mergers and acquisitions involving Japanese companies numbered..."

"Japan is a scientific and technological nation, with one of the most important markets and the third-largest GDP in the world. The number of annual..."

"This chapter focuses on tax issues of importance to M&A dealmakers working with corporations in Japan. It is divided into three sections..."

"When it comes to the regulatory regime in relation to M&A transactions in Japan, there are two major obstacles that foreign investors or..."