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. Jacky Scanlan-Dyas was appointed as head of the firm’s Corporate & Finance Practice Group for the Asia Pacific region 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.
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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!'
- 'Easy to communicate with, swift response.'
- 'Good integration with teams in other markets.'
- 'What makes them unique is their attention to detail, and their ability to understand our needs.'
- 'Offers end-to-end legal support across all major practice areas—including corporate, litigation, regulatory, finance, tax, employment, intellectual property, and more—ensuring our organisation has a single point of contact for diverse legal needs.'
Key clients
- Sojitz Corporation
- Samvardhana Motherson International Limited
- Virbac
- Nichirei Logistics Group Inc.
- Nissan
- Shimadzu Corporation
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.
Advised Nissan on the strategic and legal aspects of the restructuring of its shareholdings in Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd. and Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India Private Ltd, as part of a global reorganisation of the alliance between Nissan and Renault.
Advised our longstanding client, Shimadzu Corporation, a leading manufacturer of precision instruments and medical equipment, on three separate investment transactions.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Gaiben
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates: Gaiben
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jacky Scanlan-Dyas; Wataru Kamoto
Other key lawyers
Viet Nguyen