Corporate and M&A boutique Hibiya-Nakata focuses on Japanese outbound and inbound M&A. It is regularly retained by major banks and leading corporations in Japan for high-profile outbound deals. Despite being a smaller-sized firm, Hibiya-Nakata prides itself on the quality of work provided, especially in cross-border M&A work. Key figures include Nobuo Nakata and Tatsuya Soeda.
Work highlights
Advising Avant Group on establishing an Indian joint venture with Cygnet Infotech Private. The deal involves forming DivaCygnet Private, a consolidated subsidiary owned 80% by Avant Group, to develop software sales and business opportunities in India. The joint venture, capitalised at Re60 million ($0.69 million), builds on the parties' existing software development relationship to expand Avant Group's presence in the Indian market.
Advising Amita Circular Design on establishing two interconnected joint ventures in Indonesia's sustainable waste management sector. The transaction involved creating PT Amita Tamaris Lestari with PT Tamaris Prima Energi, followed by a second joint venture, PT Amita Prakarsa Hijau, between PT Amita Tamaris Lestari and PT Sari Bhakti Sejati. The complex structure aims to develop industrial waste recycling facilities, targeting operations by 2027.
Key clients
Dalton Investments, Obayashi Road Corporation, Yukon Capital Partners
