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Watson Farley & Williams (WFW), Nishimura & Asahi and NoordenJones assist on Hapag-Lloyd¡¯s JOLCO financing portfolio of shipping containers

Freshfields advises Japanese petroleum and metals giant ENEOS?Holdings on acquiring specialty chemicals company TPC Holdings

The practical realities of executing international transactions took centre stage at a JICN seminar in Tokyo

Miura & Partners will expand its footprint in Japan with the launch of a new office in Naha, Okinawa, in January 2027

Firms advise on a USD300 million seed financing round in Walden Robotics co-led by Toyota Motor Corporation and Deviation Capital

Allianz Global Investors to acquire UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) for SGD555 million (USD433 million)

Practical strategies for cost-effective international arbitration through expedited procedures, streamlined evidence and virtual hearings

Japan¡¯s Nishimura & Asahi will integrate with Taiwan-based Lexcel Law Offices on 1 January 2027 to form a new international full-service law firm

Kawasaki Heavy Industries issues JPY197.4 billion (USD1.2 billion) in common stock and concurrent zero-coupon convertible bonds

Kansai Electric Power Company acquires a 14% stake in PMJVCo Holdings, which owns the 600MW Wawa Pumped Storage Hydropower Project in the Philippines.

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu gives corporate and M&A team a boost with the addition of Atsushi Nishitani as a partner in Tokyo

Firms assist on the JPY204.8 billion (USD1.3 billion) secondary offering of Archion Corporation shares by Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor.

A practical guide to deals and market trends in Asia

Japan¡¯s 2026 corporate governance code revision: Capital efficiency, stronger boards and earlier securities report disclosure

As investment flows into infrastructure, renewables and emerging technologies, project finance continues to evolve

Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the most recognised lawyers in Japan¡¯s legal industry, featuring the country¡¯s top 100 lawyers plus 30 Legal Icons

Three firms advise on TIER IV¡¯s JPY23.2 billion (USD141 million) global IPO and pioneering debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Simpson Thacher and Davis Polk advise on Mizuho Financial Group¡¯s USD6.6 billion senior notes offering.

Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2026 Japan Law Firm Awards

Norton Rose Fulbright guides Carlsberg?on its agreement with Japan¡¯s Sapporo Breweries to form a strategic joint venture covering Southeast Asia and Hong Kong

Newly established global law firm Novara officially launches with the opening of offices in Singapore, Tokyo, London and New York

Arianto & Partners establishes a dedicated Japan desk and is open to collaborating with Japanese firms

Firms advise on NTT Finance Corporation¡¯s concurrent multi-currency offering of senior notes equating to around USD10.4 billion

The Japan In-House Lawyers Association (JILA) marks global outreach milestone after officially supporting the 11th ICC Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore

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Firms advise on Mitsubishi Corporation¡¯s Rule 144A and Regulation S offering of USD1 billion in senior notes

Latham & Watkins guides Japan¡¯s Tokyo Century Corporation on its joint venture with Singapore¡¯s OUE to acquire the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport

Nishimura & Asahi, Watson Farley & Williams and Stephenson Harwood advise on the closing of Navigator Gas¡¯ USD205.8 million financing

Freshfields advises DFS Holdings on the sale of its DFS Okinawa travel retail business to Switzerland¡¯s Avolta for an undisclosed sum.

Clifford Chance guides Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corporation on acquiring Texas-based natural gas company EagleRidge Energy II and its subsidiaries

Baker McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) has advised Tokyo-headquartered Mitsui Chemicals on its USD900 million acquisition of US-based Ultradent Products

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe recruits Andrew Duncalf as a partner, bolstering its energy and infrastructure team in Tokyo

Skadden advises Japanese company GO on its JPY88.6 billion global IPO and Tokyo Stock Exchange debut in the largest Japan listing in 2026

Firms act on JX Advanced Metals Corporation¡¯s issuance of JPY250 billion (USD1.5 billion) of zero-coupon convertible bonds

Nishimura & Asahi guides Japan-headquartered healthcare company GNI Group on acquiring 100% of Ayumi Pharmaceutical for JPY44.8 billion (USD277 million)

Generative AI drives whistleblowing inflation, increasing reports while straining compliance resources and investigative capacity without better facts

While Japanese outbound investment continues to reach record levels, the global landscape in which these investments are made has grown markedly more complex

Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) guides Pure Salmon Japan on financing for a JPY70 billion (USD435 million) Mie prefecture development

Indonesia investment disputes: Strategic forum selection, enforcement planning, asset recovery, insolvency risks and cross-border co-ordination

South Korea¡¯s sweeping reforms invite Japanese investors to reassess market opportunities, risks, governance and collaboration

South Korea dispute resolution guide for Japanese investors amid reforms, e-litigation and regulatory enforcement

Practical guidance on why Singapore remains the dispute resolution hub for Japanese companies investing across Asia

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advises Japan Activation Capital on a fund series, raising a total of JPY235 billion (USD1.4 billion)

Jones Day strengthens its corporate practice in Tokyo with the appointment of Daigo Takahashi as of counsel

Firms assist on fintech company PayPay Corporation¡¯s proposed JPY134.3 billion (USD838 million) 70.2% acquisition of T&D Financial Life Insurance

White & Case beefs up its global M&A practice in Tokyo with the addition of partners Noah Carr and Gordon Palmquist

Kirkland & Ellis plans to open an office in Tokyo in the firm¡¯s first expansion in Asia beyond China

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer bolsters corporate practice in Tokyo with the addition of partner James Campbell

Clifford Chance advises Mitsui & Co on a deal with French multinational Ceva Sant¨¦ Animale to establish Japanese joint venture Ceva Bussan Animal Health

HSF, Kewei and Goodwin advise Fosun Pharma on USD240 million AriBio Alzheimer¡¯s drug agreement

KICA and JILA strengthen cross-border collaboration at a joint legal exchange event in Tokyo

LPA Tokyo hires partner Yoshiki Tsurumaki from King & Wood to boost corporate and M&A

MinterEllison and Nishimura advise Idemitsu¡¯s MidOcean LNG investment in USD1.2 billion fundraise

Simpson Thacher advises Japan¡¯s Sumitomo Pharma on its USD711m international share offering

Japan and Taiwan take steps toward a low-carbon future

Firms serve Kobe Bussan and Gourmet Kineya on their Meal Hub joint venture and airline catering business acquisition

Japanese law firm Nishimura & Asahi has advised financial services group Resona Holdings on its JPY90 billion (USD572 million)

Firms advise on semiconductor manufacturer Onto Innovation¡¯s USD710 million 27% acquisition X-ray technology maker Rigaku

A roundup of noteworthy legal developments in the region

Masashi Ichikawa, formerly of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto and Yanagida & Partners, has launched his own independent law firm in Tokyo

Nishimura & Asahi advises on Japanese automotive instrument manufacturer Nippon Seiki¡¯s JPY49.8 billion (USD312 million) Toyodenso share buy

Japan¡¯s amended Whistleblower Protection Act shifts burden of proof, imposes criminal penalties and raises retaliation risks ?

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto advises Hitachi Global Life Solutions on the JPY110 billion reorganisation of its home appliance business

Beijing-headquartered V&T Law Firm has launched an office in Osaka, marking its second branch outside the Chinese mainland

Norton Rose Fulbright and Kinstellar have advised on a USD2.2 billion, 50-50 joint venture between UAE renewable energy company Masdar

Linklaters advises Japan Post Insurance (JPI) on an initial USD1 billion injection in a partnership with London-based investment management company Ashmore Group

Nishimura & Asahi assists Panasonic on the transfer of its power tool division to Japanese manufacturer Makita

The Japan In-house Lawyers Association (JILA) has appointed Satoshi Shinkuma as its new president, succeeding Hideyuki Sakamoto

A&O Shearman hires partner from one of Japan¡¯s big four in a historic first for an international law firm in Tokyo

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Japanese private equity firm Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (NSSK) on the formation of its NSSK IV Series Funds

Japan¡¯s Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has hired Yuko Sano, formerly of the National Police Agency, as counsel

Apollo Global Management acquires Nippon Sheet Glass, becoming the asset manager¡¯s largest private equity investment in Japan

Manila-based firm Sabornay Law has formed an alliance with Japan¡¯s Uryu & Itoga (U&I) to strengthen cross-border legal capabilities between the Philippines and Japan

Japanese law firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto bolsters its energy practice with Kristian Bradshaw joining in Tokyo as a partner

South Korean law firms Lee & Ko and Shin & Kim are counselling on LY Corporation-backed LAAA Investment¡¯s KRW300 billion (USD200 million) investment in Kakao Games

Mayer Brown hires seven A&O Shearman lawyers, including partners Toshiro Mochizuki and Kana Morimura, as the Tokyo office expansion continues

Morrison Foerster is advising investment management firm Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko Group on the restructuring and commercialisation of Japan¡¯s men¡¯s professional golf tour  

As M&A activities climb across the region, rising regulatory complexity and shifting market dynamics are redefining strategy, execution and the evolving role of general counsel

As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and industries, jurisdictions across Asia are racing to set the rules for the AI age

From offshore wind zones to new grid infrastructure laws, Asian jurisdictions are reshaping the region¡¯s energy sector

Kohei Miyadai is breaking new ground in Japan as the first lawyer who was also a professional baseball player

Cross-border transactions are accelerating across Asia, bringing new opportunities and regulatory hurdles

Sidley Austin has added Simon Barrett as a co-managing partner and Olivia Matsushita a partner in its energy, transportation and infrastructure practice

As Asian regulators tighten controls on online gambling, cross-border networks and advancing technologies remain one step ahead, testing the limits of regulation

Simmons & Simmons has appointed Chris Studebaker, former general counsel at IBM Japan, as a partner and head of its dispute resolution initiative

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has appointed Paul Coggins as a partner in its Tokyo office to strengthen its Asia-Pacific maritime offering

MoFo and Paul Hastings advised Japanese forestry and housing company Sumitomo Forestry on its approximately USD4.5 billion

White & Case has hired Eduard (Ed) Sheremeta as a partner in Tokyo to expand its real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and private capital offerings in the Asia-Pacific region

The Japan In-House Counsel Network (JICN) has appointed Novo Nordisk general counsel Akiko Kikuchi as its new co-president to lead alongside Angela Yuen

Withers has launched a dedicated projects and energy practice in Asia by hiring partners Ean MacPherson and Fumihiko Hori and special counsel Keisuke Misuda

Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping Asia's business landscape

Deepening India-Japan ties through aligned, pro-enforcement arbitration frameworks and growing institutional dispute resolution

Global firm Jones Day has promoted three Asia-Pacific based lawyers¡ªBarry Lai (Taipei), Zack Oswald (Singapore)

Japan remains the most active and favored market for hotel investment and M&A in the Asia-Pacific region, driven by continuing growth in inbound tourism

SBI Shinsei Bank¡¯s JPY370.2 billion IPO set for 17 December, with top firms advising on one of Japan¡¯s largest listings this year

Atsumi & Sakai has significantly deepened its competition and antitrust bench in Tokyo by onboarding former Japan

Asia Business Law Journal names the country¡¯s top law firms

Orrick has strengthened its Asia practice and Singapore office by adding Elaine Wong as its first disputes and international arbitration partner

Esports and gaming have become powerful engines of innovation across Asia, yet each market faces its own peculiar legal and regulatory challenges

JILA's 180th seminar in Tokyo gathered professionals to discuss evidence-based, intentional corporate governance culture

Ashurst has hired Chihiro Ashizawa as a partner in Tokyo to strengthen its Japanese law and cross-border financing capabilities

Facing unpredictable tariffs, compliance crackdowns and rising trade tensions, companies in Asia are rethinking contracts, manufacturing and supply chains

Experts unpack the regulatory changes shaping Asia¡¯s private equity landscape

From stricter e-commerce regulations to clearer liability standards, consumer laws are reshaping accountability across the region

Junko Suetomi joins Greenberg Traurig's Tokyo office as a shareholder, specializing in international trade and customs law

Mori Hamada advised Daiwa House on its USD1.9 billion stake buy in Sumitomo Densetsu, with Anderson Mori acting for the target

Japan emerges as a hub for regenerative medicine, with opportunities for foreign companies amid strict local regulations

NEC Corporation plans to acquire US software firm CSG Systems International for USD2.9 billion, with Freshfields and Simpson Thacher advising

Kirkland & Ellis and Baker Botts advised JERA on its USD1.5 billion first US shale gas acquisition from Williams and GEP Haynesville II

Orrick expands its Tokyo energy team with the hire of former RWE Renewables counsel Akira Takahashi