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.
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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.'

  • ‘Masahiko Ishida gets to the point quickly without having to explain in detail. He also advises us on points of concern that we are not aware of.’

  • ‘They were reliable and knowledgeable in corporate law, IP, and technology law during the M&A process.’

  • ‘As individuals, they have extensive experience and legal knowledge in M&A, and they are excellent in terms of being easy to communicate with.’

  • ‘DLP Piper has a global team for M&A projects.'

  • ‘They have an excellent commercial ability to understand the client's needs.'

  • ‘The team has a good understanding of business and extensive experience in overseas renewable energy investment projects. There is smooth coordination with overseas offices and the team offers prompt and accurate responses.'

Kernmandanten

  • ENEOS Corporation
  • Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
  • Marubeni Corporation
  • Mitsubishi Corporation
  • Sequoia Capital India Investments
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Government
  • Asahi Shuzo Co., ltd.
  • Kansai Electric Power Company
  • Tokuyama Corporation
  • Yaskawa Electric Corporation

Highlight-Mandate

  • 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.
  • Advised JBIC on its joint investment with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. in Wellesta Holdings Pte. Ltd., a company headquartered in Singapore.

Anwält*innen

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Praxisleitung

Masahiko Ishida

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Peter Armstrong; Beelian Tay; Maika Kawaguchi