Corporate/M&A: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 4
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Chambers Review
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer leverages its network of offices to support corporations on a range of inbound and outbound M&A transactions. The firm is deeply experienced in the infrastructure, oil and gas, chemical and technology industries. Workflow covers both public company and share acquisitions, as well as private equity-led buyouts. It offers seamless coordination on cross-border transactions and often leverages support from colleagues in Hong Kong, Singapore, a number of European jurisdictions and the USA. Notable clients include ENEOS and Toray Industries.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields represented ENEOS in its acquisition of JSR's global elastomers business. JSR is a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Freshfields' response and work always exceeded expectations."
"Freshfields' response and work always exceeded expectations."
Notable Practitioners
Takeshi Nakao has substantial experience advising on private equity transactions and joint venture matters.
"A major strength of his practice is the proposal of comprehensive solutions that consider the position of clients, as well as legal interpretations and judgements."
Gordon Palmquist advises Japanese corporations on cross-border M&A transactions. He wins praise from clients for his strong client service.
"He is very responsive, practical and well experienced in working with Japanese clients."
Noah Carr maintains a high level of involvement in cross-border investments and joint venture transactions.
"He is super creative in solving novel and complex problems."
Tomoko Nakajima is head of Freshfields' M&A offering in Japan and leverages her extensive knowledge of the Japanese market to serve clients across industries such as energy, manufacturing and technology. Clients laud her negotiation skills.
"We like her strong leadership in negotiations. She always does her best to make the deal fair and reasonable."
"I think she is an M&A lawyer who does not miss any detailed points and combines precision and horsepower."