Comparative Guide
International Arbitration
Japan
Kohei Murakawa, Rikiya Okuhara, Keisuke Shibata & Kentaro Minato
Atsumi & Sakai is a full-service law firm with significant expertise in both public and private company transactions. The team is well-equipped to handle matters involving securities law, such as tender offers, securities filings, and liaising with regulators, as well as disclosure requirements under Tokyo Stock Exchange rules. Leadership of the practice is shared by several key individuals, including Akimoto Kawamura , who has deep experience across domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity, joint ventures, and inbound and outbound investments involving Japan. Masayuki Matsuura provides comprehensive legal support throughout the M&A process, including deal structuring, due diligence, and documentation. Sho Tsuzuki is a go-to adviser for foreign investment funds and international clients engaging with Japanese listed companies and navigating shareholder engagement.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm is relatively large and has lawyers specialising in various fields. In particular, there is a wide variety of corporate and M&A lawyers, so you will be able to find a lawyer that suits your needs.'
‘In general, the knowledge, service level, and business understanding of each attorney are of a high standard.’
‘Strong teamwork is impressive.'
'Well-trained active listening and understanding a client's legal needs as well as eagerness to always provide the best solution for the client.’
‘The lawyers have sufficient knowledge and experience as professionals in many legal areas.’
Key clients
- HyAS & Co. Inc.
- SUMITOMO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
- Aflac
- Oasis Management Company Ltd.
- SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS INC.
Work highlights
Advised on the sale of 63.88% of the shares in Raysum held by Oasis through an auction process
Advised on a strategic partnership agreement with Fortress for Phoenix Resort operations
Advised on the conversion of HyAS & Co. Inc., a listed company, into a wholly owned subsidiary
Practice head
Akimoto Kawamura; Sho Tsuzuki; Masayuki Matsuura; Shintaro Hamasu; Takasuke Mizukami