Corporate specialist firm Tokyo International Law Office focuses on international and cross-border transactions. The firm has a solid record facilitating outbound M&A deals by Japanese corporations, joint venture projects with foreign partners as well as inbound transactions including buyouts, tender offers, carve-outs and mergers. It has a wealth of experience in the automobile, chemicals, manufacturing, entertainment, consumer goods, healthcare and financial services industries. The firm also has close cooperation with more than 150 affiliated foreign local firms in a multitude of jurisdictions. Mikiharu Mori and Koki Yamada are co-managing partners.
Work highlights
Assisted Asahi with its strategic joint venture with Dentsu for the purpose of establishing “Smart Drinking”. Asahi Breweries' latest deal reflects its strategic shift towards promoting responsible drinking and increasing the availability of low-alcohol drinks. This move is significant for a global leader in beer manufacturing.
Advised M3 on its acquisition of MirVracha, a platform for medical professionals boasting roughly 60% of all physicians in Russia that focuses on building a quality network of healthcare professionals.
Acted as Japanese counsel for Provident Acquisition Corp in a complex de-spac transaction and conducted due diligence on Perfect Corp’s Japanese entities.
Key clients
Daiho Corporation, Kurita Water Industries, T-Gaia Corporation, Z Holdings Corporation.
