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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP’s M&A practice in Japan assists both Japanese and US companies with inbound and outbound transactions. Recent highlights for the group include advising funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management on their $2bn acquisition of a majority stake in Panasonic Automotive Systems. Practice head Tong Yu led on that mandate. Kaye Yoshino has retired from practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Tong Yu and Chikara Momota stand out because they know local Japanese business practices and customs as well as international standards which US clients expect to see in the deal delivery. I truly enjoy working together with them in the most complex, cross-border M&A transactions involving Japan.'
‘Tong Yu, who is highly experienced and consistently accessible, always puts clients' needs first. His ability to understand and address client concerns with precision and empathy has been invaluable.’
Key clients
- MA Aluminum Corporation
- MDC Holdings Inc
Work highlights
- Advising funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management on their acquisition of a majority stake in Panasonic Holdings Corporation (PHC)’s automotive business.
- Advised MA Aluminum Corporation on its sale of Thermalex Inc.