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Linklaters’ M&A practice in Tokyo continues to build a strong reputation in the Japanese market and is noted for handling complex and high-value M&A transactions, both public and private. The team has considerable expertise in the FIG and energy transition spaces, as well as in public M&A. A recent highlight for the firm included advising Toshiba Corporation on its take-private by Japan Industrial Partners. Cross-border M&A, strategic investments, joint ventures, and foreign direct investments are all key areas of activity for Tracy Whiriskey, who leads the team alongside Yoshiyuki Asaoka, a name to note for high-profile multijurisdictional transactions with a Japan nexus and public M&A.
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Testimonials
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- 'Yoshiyuki Asaoka is a highly responsive partner who made himself available for endless physical and virtual meetings and provided much value-add which assisted us in steering our negotiations with our business partners.’
‘Tracy Whiriskey is a real standout in reinsurance transactions - excellent in terms of technical legal skills, understanding of complex actuarial and risk transfer concepts, and her ability to explain complex issues in a clear, engaging, and understandable way.'
Key clients
- Actis GP LLP
- Carlyle
Work highlights
Advised Morgan Stanley on the restructuring of its joint venture in relation to its Japan-related research and equities business with strategic alliance partner MUFG (Alliance 2.0) and on select issues and transaction documentation relating to the restructuring of its global FX business joint venture collaboration with MUFG.
Advised Toshiba Corporation on its take private sponsored by Japan Industrial Partners.