Intelligence

On May 30, 2025, the Act on Contracts for Security Interest by Assignment and Retention of Title (the "Act") was passed.

Mergers and acquisitions in Japan have been going against the global trend, which is leading to dealmakers taking a closer look at Japanese companies and their low valuations...

On March 21, 2025, the Financial Services Agency released a proposal for revisions to the Principles)...

On September 17, 2024, the Financial Services Agency released the "Points to Note Regarding Disclosure of a Tender Offer" (the "Guidelines") with regard to prior consultations with the authorities on disclosure.

According to a recent KPMG report, the global M&A landscape in 2024 signals a rebound despite challenges like geopolitical tensions, high interest rates, and persistent inflation for much of the year.

After decades of suboptimal shareholder returns, Japanese conglomerates are now facing both market and regulatory pressures to improve performance.