Jones Day’s corporate practice in Tokyo advises both in relation to outbound acquisitions by Japanese clients and inbound acquisitions of Japanese businesses by international players. The team is noted particularly for advising Japanese trading houses as well as for its work in the life sciences and energy spaces. Practice head Chris Ahern focuses on M&A in the tech and energy sectors, while life sciences specialist Benjamin Lang advises on public and private M&A, divestitures, spin-outs, and joint ventures. Yuichiro Mori has over 30 years’ experience advising Japanese and international clients on a wide range of transactional matters.
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- ‘Yuichiro Mori excels at team leadership and project management, leveraging a global network to facilitate cross-border transactions and provide constructive solutions.’
‘The firm excels in delivering legal analysis and products that are tailored to the client's needs and business context whilst keeping costs competitive. They demonstrate a thorough understanding of the client's circumstances and provide constructive solutions.'
Key clients
- DIC Corporation
- Electrolux Professional AB
- ENEOS Corporation
- Jensen-Group NV
- Marelli Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Marubeni Corporation
- PAG
- Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.
Lawyers
Practice head
Chris Ahern
Other key lawyers
Benjamin Lang; Yuichiro Mori