The corporate M&A team at White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association) regularly advises on complex cross-border transactions, with recent work including advising Mitsubishi Electric Corporation on its acquisition of a Swedish-based company. Brian Strawn, who specialises in the industrial sector, jointly leads the practice alongside Jun Usami, whose experience spans the healthcare, automotive, TMT, retail, and finance industries. The team also works closely with the firm’s anti-trust, intellectual property and trade practitioners for a broader industry coverage. Nels Hansen and Shino Asayama are names to note within the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very adept at guiding Japanese companies through complex legal issues outside Japan.’
- ‘Brian Strawn continues to be a very reliable partner who understands the kind of work product and support we need.’
- ‘Their experience, knowledge, and expertise in the Corporate and M&A field are impeccable.’
- ‘Super practical and well experienced. Always think about the client and it is fun to work with the team.’
- ‘Nels Hansen is super smart, and he is a trusted adviser not only for us but also other professionals.’
- ‘The team understands a Japanese company's practice and culture very well and are capable of working smoothly and efficiently with Japanese clients.’
Key clients
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- gumi Cryptos Capital Fund II
- IHI Corporation
- BPEA EQT K.K.
- double jump.tokyo Inc.
- Woven Planet Holdings
- Yamauchi No.10 Family Office
- Thirdverse, Co.
- allbear, Inc
- Atlas Air / Polar Air Cargo
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan
Work highlights
- Advised Mitsubishi Electric Corporation on its 100% acquisition of Scibreak AB, a Swedish-based company that develops direct current circuit breakers.
- Advised IHI on its $1.2bn business collaboration arrangement and investment in NuScale Power.
- Advised gumi on its multiple investments in approximately 30 start-ups across the globe in 2022 alone.
Lawyers
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Leading partners: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jun Usami
White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association)Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Shino Asayama
White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association)Next Generation Partners: Gaiben
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Nels Hansen
White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association)Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Brian Strawn, Jun Usami