Corporate/M&A: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : 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.
Work Highlights
- Paul Weiss advised MA Aluminum Corporation in its sale of 100% of the shares of Thermalex, an Alabama-based manufacturer of precision aluminum extrusions for heat exchanger applications, to Dubal Extrusions Investments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Paul Weiss team understand our needs well. They can respond in both Japanese and English and have very high processing capabilities."
"Paul Weiss consistently demonstrates exceptional legal expertise and a commitment to business-oriented client service."
"The Paul Weiss team understand our needs well. They can respond in both Japanese and English and have very high processing capabilities."
"Paul Weiss consistently demonstrates exceptional legal expertise and a commitment to business-oriented client service."
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.