Partner
Ushijima & Partners‘ corporate and M&A practice is particularly strong in defending against hostile takeovers, with this being name partner and co-head Shin Ushijima’s area of expertise. Hiroshi Watanabe, who also leads the team, is experienced in litigation linked to M&A transactions. Other key contacts within the practice include Osamu Inoue, whose work includes advising international clients on acquisitions of Japanese companies; Rikisuke Yamanaka, who handles cross-border transactions; and Takashi Osawa.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ushijima is among a few independent law firms in Japan that can provide Corporate and M&A services to international clients. Especially it has rich experience in working with foreign investment funds.’
- ‘Osamu Inoue has outstanding expertise on international disputes in corporate and financial matters.’
- ‘Rikisuke Yamanaka often presents views in accordance with the law, but in the process of communication, he derives a legal opinion that suits our company, so it is easy to consult and discuss M&A but also corporate law with him.’
- ‘The people are great at this firm.’
- ‘My attorney has been helping every step of the way. I completely rely on him for everything.’
Key clients
- Oasis Management Company
- Kabushiki Kaisha Inage Driving School
Work highlights
- Advised Oasis Management Company on potential legal proceedings it could pursue regarding an unfair M&A transaction, filed a petition for determination of the (fair) share price following the exercise of appraisal rights, and filed a lawsuit seeking invalidation of the share exchange and damages associated therewith.
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Shin Ushijima, Hiroshi Watanabe