Takahiko Date
Nishimura & AsahiCo-led by Asa Shinkawa and Yoshinobu Fujimoto, the team at Nishimura & Asahi advises clients on a range of matters where TMT plays an increasingly pivotal role, including data protection, international trade, crisis management, IT, and fintech-related matters. Hitomi Iwase specialises in legal issues surrounding emerging tech, including AI and the use of personal data, while Yoshiyuki Miyashita brings extensive experience in telecom-related transactions and dispute resolution involving software, digital platforms, and motion pictures. Takahiko Date is well-versed in managing M&A and corporate restructuring transactions. Kojiro Fujii is another key figure, focusing on innovative public policy and regulatory issues related to TMT and the digital economy.
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Key clients
- Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
- KDDI Corporation
- Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
- Olympus Corporation
- Bain Capital Private Equity
- Honda Motors Co., Ltd.
- ITOCHU Corporation
- Toshiba Corporation
- SCSK Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Toshiba on its consideration of strategic alternatives, including a remarkable privatization.
- Advising Olympus on the business alliance among Olympus, Sony Corporation, and Sony Olympus Medical Solutions Inc., a joint venture company between Olympus and Sony. In the business alliance, Olympus and Sony will collaborate in developing next-generation gastrointestinal and respiratory endoscope systems.
- Advised Bain Capital Private Equity, LP (Bain) on its acquisition of all shares in Evident Corporation, a specified subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, which makes and sells precision machinery and instruments, for the purpose of acquiring Olympus’ Scientific Solutions Business.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
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Kojiro Fujii
Nishimura & AsahiPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Asa Shinkawa, Yoshinobu Fujimoto