The team at Norton Rose Fulbright advises clients on both inbound and outbound corporate M&A transactions, with a particular emphasis on the energy sector. Sam Inohara heads up the practice and is focused on cross-border M&A and joint ventures, with support provided from associate Andrew Clarke. Akihiko Takamatsu joined the practice from Clifford Chance in February 2023.

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Key clients

Chubu Electric Power Co.
Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited
Mitsui & Co.
Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Marubeni Corporation
JERA Storage Investment B.V.
Tokyo Gas Co.
Mizuho Marubeni Leasing Corporation
Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Company Limited
Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited

Work highlights

Advised Chuden on a potential investment in OMC Power Private Limited through a subscription for new shares for 25% of the equity on a post-issuance basis.
Advised Shizen Energy, a renewable energy leader in Japan, on the JPY70bn investment by CDPQ in connection with accelerating the energy transition in Japan and key international markets, including development of solar power, wind power, hydroelectric power, and biomass power.
Continued to act for JERA Storage Investment B.V., JERA Co. and TEPCO Power Grid as regards to their continued investment in the UK battery storage developer and operator, Zenobe Energy Ltd.

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Sam Inohara

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Sam Inohara is a corporate lawyer based in our Tokyo office. Sam's practice focuses on cross border mergers, acquisition and joint ventures (M&A) representing public and private companies in technology and innovation, life science and healthcare, and energy. He has substantial experience with carve out transactions and transactions involving multiple jurisdictions.

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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sam Inohara

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Andrew Clarke, Akihiko Takamatsu

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