Latham & Watkins Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise, whose presence in Japan dates back three decades, is well-positioned to advise clients on corporate matters from the Tokyo office, leveraging the firm’s wider network throughout Asia, including South Korea, China and Singapore. Dual qualified in Japan and New York, Hiroki Kobayashi assists Japanese clients with both inbound and outbound M&A. Hiroaki Takagi regularly advises on cross-border M&A transactions involving both Japan and the US. Yohei Nakagawa is highlighted for his strength in the technology, life sciences, and media sectors.
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Key clients
- ARA Asset Management Limited
- Carlyle
- Nvidia
- Hayashi International Promotions
- Clario
- Ares
- JP Morgan
- Nippon Life Insurance Company
- British Columbia Investment Management Corporation
- Tokyo Century Corporation
- Salter Brothers Capital (Singapore) Pte. Ltd
- Azbil Corporation
Work highlights
Advised Nippon Life Insurance Company on its acquisition of a 21.6% equity interest in Corebridge, a retirement solutions and insurance products company, for approximately US$3.84 billion.
Advised British Columbia Investment Management Corporation as part of a global leading infrastructure investors consortium, led by Macquarie Asset Management, on the raise of JPY 150 billion to 300 billion (US$1-2 billion) in funds for the sale and leaseback of a portion of Rakuten Mobile’s mobile network assets.
Advised on the sale by ESR Group of its ARA Private Funds business to Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company (SMFL).
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners: Gaiben
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Other key lawyers
Hiroki Kobayashi; Hiroaki Takagi; Yohei Nakagawa