The corporate transactions team at Ashurst is headed up by Hiroyuki Iwamura, who continues to grow the practice after relocating to Tokyo from London in 2022. Alongside advice in M&A transactions, the practice offers clients assistance with commercial disputes, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations, foreign investments and negotiations for shareholder agreements. Melbourne-based Natsuko Ogawa is the key contact for Australia, primarily acting for Japanese clients investing in Australia.

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Key clients

  • Toll Holdings Limited
  • Japan Post Holdings
  • Mitsubishi Corporation
  • Mitsui & Co.
  • Itochu Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised Mitsubishi on its proposed exit from the Canberra Metro Light Rail Project, which involves vendor due diligence and the drafting and negotiation of transaction documentation with three buyers of Mitsubishi's interest in the project.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hiroyuki Iwamura

Other key lawyers

Natsuko Ogawa