Japan
From corporate governance improvements to increasing shareholder activism, a number of factors are fuelling M&A activity in Japan
Succession issues, carve-out opportunities and regulatory reforms are creating a deal environment mutually beneficial for both Japanese business owners and PE firms
New hires were made across the practices in finance, M&A and funds practices in Tokyo, London, New York and Los Angeles
Climate-conscious contracting is gaining traction worldwide as businesses face growing pressure to meet stringent sustainability regulations
Inbound investment interest, particularly from PE firms, as well as take-privates are driving deals in Japan
New hires were made across the M&A and finance practices in New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Ho Chi Minh City
The finalists for the 26th annual Asia-Pacific Awards 2025 are revealed - winners will be presented in Hong Kong on April 16
Heightened merger control measures and FDI regimes will also require creative, adaptable and resilient strategies in M&A deals, lawyers say
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuInvestment in nursing homes for the elderly through acquiring real estate or the shares of companies managing such homes is increasing in Japan. Generally, investors should be aware of the relevant regulations in order to consider risks; however, the structure of Japanese laws and regulations on these homes is complicated because there are historically two authorities involved, each having established different regulations. The following is a brief introduction from the latest legal perspective for potential investors. -
Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn October 10, 2019, Koshidaka Holdings Co., LTD., listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, (the “Company”) announced the dividend in kind, the distribution of property other than cash, to its shareholders of all shares of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Curves HOLDINGS Co., Ltd (the “Koshidaka Spin-off”). After the Koshidaka Spin-off , Curves HOLDINGS Co., Ltd is expected to conduct an initial public offering and list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange itself.
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiJapan has pushed through important reforms to the regulatory framework for cryptoasset businesses which will force existing market players to re-register within six months. Akimoto Kawamura of Atsumi & Sakai takes a look
