DLA Piper Tokyo Partnership Gaikokuho Kyodojigyo Horitsu Jimusho’s corporate practice in Tokyo advises both domestic and international clients on cross-border matters, including in- and outbound energy-related M&A. Practice head Masahiko Ishida acts for both Japanese and international clients in a wide range of M&A and joint venture transactions, including in the tech and life sciences sectors. Peter Armstrong has been working in Japan on M&A, joint ventures, and foreign investments for over a decade. Beelian Tay advises on cross-border mergers, joint ventures, and corporate reorganisations in the healthcare, manufacturing, food, and clothing sectors.
Testimonials
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‘Masahiko Ishida stands out in the sense that he understands the client's business deeply and offers appropriate advice based on the client's business.'
‘Masahiko Ishida and Maika Kawaguchi are both excellent M&A lawyers.'
Key clients
- ENEOS Corporation
- Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
Work highlights
- Advising Renesas Electronics Corporation on its AUD 9bn acquisition of ASX-listed Altium Limited.
- Advising KEPCO on its minority investment into Odfjell Oceanwind, a Norwegian floating wind engineering and construction company.