Corporate/M&A: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 2
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+81 3 6438 5200Chambers Review
A&O Shearman is entrusted by major banks and domestic corporations to provide assistance with acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and related financings. The firm often works on outbound transactions into countries in South-East Asia, as well as further afield to Brazil, Australia and the UK. Skilled in bridging the cultural gap, with experts who offer a wealth of knowledge of local business dynamics, the team acts on behalf of an impressively diverse client roster that spans companies from the pharmaceutical, automotive, TMT, insurance, manufacturing, shipping and energy sectors. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised the Aomori Bank and Michinoku Bank on their adoption of a holding company structure through a share transfer.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their advice is quick, sensible and practical."
"They are diligent and work hard at sorting out complex tasks in a professional way."
"Their advice is quick, sensible and practical."
"They are diligent and work hard at sorting out complex tasks in a professional way."
Notable Practitioners
Nick Wall has particular expertise in handling M&A transactions and joint ventures in the automotive, technology and manufacturing sectors, counting major multinational corporates among his clients.
Karl Pires is involved in a range of public and private M&A transactions including acquisitions, investments and joint ventures.
"He walks me through everything and stays ahead of where we are going, brings in the necessary expertise and is 100% proactive."
Masahisa Ikeda regularly assists multinational corporations and domestic conglomerates with their cross-border M&A transactions.
"He has extensive experience in corporate matters in Japan and is a valuable presence who can clearly advise when risks are high."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
Japan