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 (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo) 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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Practice head
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Sam Inohara