Corporate/M&A: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 4
Contact number
+81 3 4550 2800Chambers Review
DLA Piper has an experienced team that advises well-known Japanese companies across a range of joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions. The firm boasts varied sector coverage including deals in the media, telecommunications, hospitality, finance and pharmaceutical sectors. The team is knowledgeable in various domestic corporate structures, including establishing silent partnerships, and also has particular expertise in cross-border acquisitions, sales and joint ventures, including for technology and life sciences clients. The practice also receives instructions from multinationals for work on the formation of operations in Japan.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised Renesas Electronics Corporation on its acquisition of Altium, a company listed on the ASX.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA Piper havea breadth of team members that are able to answer our questions and prepare our briefing quickly and cost effectively."
"DLA Piper are able to provide services that comply with local laws and regulations by making full use of their global network,"
"The responsiveness of the worldwide team is very good."
"DLA Piper havea breadth of team members that are able to answer our questions and prepare our briefing quickly and cost effectively."
"DLA Piper are able to provide services that comply with local laws and regulations by making full use of their global network,"
"The responsiveness of the worldwide team is very good."
Notable Practitioners
Masahiko Ishida is head of the corporate team at DLA Piper in Japan. He has an established practice that includes advising on both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions and corporate advisory mandates.
"Masahiko Ishida provided accurate and useful advice based on his extensive experience in similar cases which helped us to conclude the contract smoothly."
"Masahiko Ishida has a quick understanding of cases and responds efficiently to meet the speed required by the client."