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Japan Corporate Quarterly Update (December 2016)
Welcome to the latest edition of our Japan Corporate Quarterly Update – our round up of recent corporate updates from our global network.
Herbert Smith Freehills
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New METI Guidelines For Corporate Takeovers – Impact On Public M&A In Japan
Keita Tokura and Hirofumi Mizuma of Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune discuss Japan's new "Guidelines for Corporate Takeovers – Enhancing Corporate Value and Securing Shareholders' Interests"...Anderson Mori & Tomotsune - Article
Publication Of The Revised Guidelines And Q&A On Business Revitalization For Small And Medium Enterprises
「中小企業の事業再生等に関する研究会」は、...Anderson Mori & Tomotsune - Article
Japan Legal Update Vol. 51 | January–February 2020
On April 1, 2020, the Act to Partially Amend the Civil Code ("Amendment") will come into effect, with some exceptions.
Jones Day - Article
Structure Before Strategy: Japan's Private Markets Model
Japanese institutional investors have been steadily increasing their allocations to private equity, private credit, infrastructure and other private markets strategies.
Maples Group - Article
2024: Doing Business In Japan
What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction including major political, economic and/or legal activities on the horizon in your country that could have a big impact on businesses?World Law Group - Article
So You Want To Acquire A Tech Company? Three Considerations For Conglomerates
In 2020, conglomerates around the globe are expected to continue gobbling up tech upstarts – whether in an effort to...Hogan Lovells - Article
Japan Legal Update | Vol. 28
In contrast, the decision did not give special consideration to the fact that the employee was a doctor in deciding the extra pay issue.Jones Day - Article
Overview Of The Proposed Revisions To The Stewardship Code
On March 21, 2025, the Financial Services Agency released a proposal for revisions to the Principles)...Anderson Mori & Tomotsune - Article
The BIOSECURE Act Becomes Law
On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed into law the BIOSECURE Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is the U.S. Congress's annual defense policy bill.
Morrison Foerster - Article
New Provisions For Incentive Stock Options Under The Japanese Commercial Code
Komatsu Koma & Nishikawa - Article
CEOの綱渡りな旅 － 戦略を忘れる
連載「CEOの綱渡りな旅」では、技術革新、多様なステークホルダーからのプレッシャー、マクロの経営環境など、CEOが直面する課題についてAlixPartners Asia LLC - Article
Outside Board Members Encouraged - Corporate Auditors Can Be Eliminated Depending on the Case
Yamasaki Law & Patent Office - Article
青島、世界的なインダストリアルインターネット都市を構築へ
山東省青島市は2020年の年初、都市発展の新たな狙いを定めた。それは、世界的なインダストリアルインターネット都市を構築する目標を掲げKangxin - Article
Japan Legal Update : Amendments To The FIEA Regarding The Large Shareholding Reporting System
On December 15, 2023, the Working Group on the Tender Offer System and Large Shareholding Reporting System, etc. issued the "Report of the Working Group...Anderson Mori & Tomotsune - Article
Japan Legal Update, Vol. 18 | September 2016
Because the number of litigation actions relating to Article 20 is increasing, attention should be paid to this area.Jones Day - Article
Recent Developments In Japanese Tender Offer Regulations
Recently, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) decided to revise the current regulation regarding the tender offer system and large...Anderson Mori & Tomotsune - Article
Japanese Tender Offer Rules Expand Exemption for Proprietary Trading System ("PTS")
Effective on October 31, 2012, the Financial Services Agency of Japan ("FSA") amended the Japanese tender offer rules and introduced a new exemption for acquisition of shares made through a proprietary trading system ("PTS").Morrison Foerster - Article
Business And Human Rights: Japan Publish Guidelines On Respect For Human Rights In Responsible Supply Chains
The requirement for companies to conduct human rights diligence ("HRDD") is increasingly being implemented by legislators across the globe.Mayer Brown - Article
Publication Of The Draft Of Japan's First Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) Guidelines
On August 8, 2021, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) released the "Guidelines on Respect for Human Rights in Responsible Supply Chains (Draft)"...Nagashima & Ohno Tsunematsu
