Corporate/M&A: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 4
Contact number
+81 3 3597 8101About
Provided by Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
From our three offices in Beijing, Hong Kong and Tokyo, we act for some of the most well-known companies across industries, including technology, media, entertainment, telecommunications, banking, insurance and asset management industries. We also advise many of our clients in Asia on sensitive U.S. regulatory and litigation matters, drawing seamlessly on the expertise of our world-renowned Litigation Department.
With more than 30 years of experience on the ground in Tokyo, we are a leader among U.S. law firms representing Japanese corporations and other Japanese institutions in cross-border transactions and representing U.S. and other non-Japanese clients in connection with their activities in Japan. Our bilingual, bicultural Tokyo-based team is widely recognized for the excellence of its cross-border M&A practice in Japan and its work advising Japanese companies issuing securities in the U.S. and other global markets. We also have deep expertise in investment fund formations and cross-border restructurings.
Chambers Review
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison advises clients from a broad spectrum of sectors including technology, insurance, manufacturing and life sciences. The firm utilises its global network to provide seamless advice to Japanese clients buying and selling abroad, and on inbound transactions for US clients. The team is active on behalf of Asia-based private equity houses. Major clients include Apollo Global Management, Altemira and SVF Investment Corp. 3.
Work Highlights
- Paul, Weiss advised Apollo Global on the formation of a strategic partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings and its consolidated subsidiary Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They handle complex issues very efficiently and in a sophisticated manner."
"They handle complex issues very efficiently and in a sophisticated manner."
Notable Practitioners
Tong Yu is a well-regarded lawyer who is recognised for his representation of clients in relation to cross-border merger and acquisition transactions.
"Tong is a great lawyer with extensive knowledge and experience on capital markets and M&A-related matters. He is also very responsive and business-oriented and easy to work with."