Corporate/M&A: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 2
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White & Case frequently assists with a range of corporate work, including joint ventures, share acquisitions and sales of subsidiaries. The firm fields both bengoshi partners and registered foreign lawyers to provide robust support to an array of domestic and international clients. Its workload spans M&A transactions in the energy and transportation sectors through to the food, technology and mobile gaming industries. The firm is sought after for its international reach and often coordinates mandates with colleagues in the UK, Singapore, Australia and the USA. Notable clients include IHI and Mitsubishi Electric.
Work Highlights
- White & Case represented Mitsubishi in its 100% acquisition of Scibreak, a Swedish-based company that develops direct current circuit breakers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their quick responses enabled us to process the transaction in a timely manner."
"They are deeply involved in the deal and show commitment to the client."
"Their quick responses enabled us to process the transaction in a timely manner."
"They are deeply involved in the deal and show commitment to the client."
Notable Practitioners
Jun Usami maintains a highly active practice on a variety of corporate matters including cross-border acquisitions, shareholder activism matters and joint ventures.
"He has a lot of experience, understands the company's situation well and proposes necessary legal measures."
Nels Hansen is highly active in the market including on acquisitions, investments and joint ventures.
"Nels is an exceptional lawyer with strong commercial awareness. He understands what clients want to achieve and tries to come up with solutions."
"Nels provided strong leadership from the very start to the end of the transaction, and I believe his efforts had a significant impact to ensure we achieved our end goal."
Naoya Shiota is an established lawyer in the market who often advises clients with regard to M&A transactions and is most notable for his work in the private equity sphere.
"I appreciate his combination of technical excellence, commerciality and creativity."
Shino Asayama advises on acquisitions, sales and investments, and is a frequent adviser to corporate clients in the technology sector.
"Asayama's excellent documentation skills produce a well-considered contract."
Ranked Lawyers at
White & Case LLP
Japan