Corporate/M&A: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 4
Contact number
+81 3 5157 8200Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells has a versatile team skilled in handling a wide array of M&A and joint venture transactions for both Japanese and multinational clients. The firm also advises on market exits and cross-border restructuring. It is noted for its ability in servicing multinational clients in the automotive, technology, food and drink, and life sciences sectors.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells advised automotive component manufacturer Samvardhana Motherson on the signing of an agreement via a subsidiary to acquire an 81% stake in TSE-listed Honda subsidiary Yachiyo Industry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hogan Lovells provide client- and business-focussed advice and thorough and thoughtful work product with deep experience in the local jurisdiction."
"Hogan Lovells' speed and negotiating attitude of putting the client's interests first make them seem more like legal partners than legal advisors."
"Hogan Lovells provide client- and business-focussed advice and thorough and thoughtful work product with deep experience in the local jurisdiction."
"Hogan Lovells' speed and negotiating attitude of putting the client's interests first make them seem more like legal partners than legal advisors."
Notable Practitioners
Jacky Scanlan-Dyas's practice covers mergers, joint ventures and commercial agreements. She has particular expertise in the technology and automotive fields.
"Jacky is a great lawyer who is very timely and full of professionalism."
"Jacky is always thinking ten steps ahead and is very pragmatic. Being highly diplomatic, she has a way of magically winning around clients to chart a course more favourable to their business needs."