Hogan Lovells Horitsu Jimusho Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo
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Hogan Lovells Horitsu Jimusho Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo has a well-established corporate department, with strengths in the manufacturing and industrial, automotive, and energy transition sectors. The firm is particularly active in Japanese inbound transactions, where it excels in combining its transactional and regulatory expertise. Leadership is split between Jacky Scanlan-Dyas and Wataru Kamoto. Scanlan-Dyas was appointed as practice head in October 2024 and covers cross-border M&A, exits and joint ventures. Kamoto acts for both Japanese and international clients, including advising on the acquisitions of start-ups in the life sciences industry. Viet Nguyen is highlighted for his expertise in private M&A and public takeovers, while Jumpei Seto regularly assists on mandates involving major US companies.
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Testimonials
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- 'Based in Japan, the team handles corporate M&A across the globe seamlessly. The HL team was on top of every single piece of the matter as if they were sitting across the table; truly seamless and global team in action.'
- 'Jacky Scanlan Dyas led the matter on HL's behalf. Access to her was a piece of cake even though she's never in the same time zone for two simultaneous weeks! Response times are impeccable, and attention to detail is spot on!'
Key clients
- Sojitz Corporation
- Samvardhana Motherson International Limited
Work highlights
Advised our longstanding client and one of Japan’s leading trading houses, Sojitz Corporation, on its acquisition of ownership of Royal Healthcare Pte. Ltd. (Royal Healthcare), a specialist healthcare and medical services provider in Singapore.