White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association)’s M&A team in Tokyo is widely praised for its ‘deep and broad capabilities as well as its dedication to excellent client service’. Jun Usami, the firm’s Tokyo office executive partner and M&A practice head, has over two decades of experience handling cross-border M&A transactions in the TMT, finance, retail, automotive, and life sciences sectors. Nels Hansen’s experience spans high-value M&A, hostile takeovers, and joint ventures, especially in the tech space, while Shino Asayama is noted for her experience in domestic and cross-border M&A and joint ventures, as well as shareholder activism issues. Naoya Shiota and Lorraine Yip are also noted for their contributions to the team.
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‘Nels Hansen is an exceptional attorney. On top of his excellent technical legal ability, he is able to see market trends and help his clients stay ahead of the curve. One example of this is his early recognition of the activist shareholder trend in Japan and his very successful support of clients in this area.'
‘Naoya Shiota is experienced both in Japanese M&A transactions and cross-border deals. He provides practical advice.’
‘Nels Hansen is an exceptionally smart attorney who understands the issues involved in transactions.'
‘The team stands out for its deep and broad capabilities as well as its dedication to excellent client service.'
‘The WC team provides local expertise on several issues with little or no precedent, and they work at deal speed.’
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Jun Usami
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Nels Hansen; Shino Asayama; Naoya Shiota; Lorraine Yip