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Clifford Chance (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)’s M&A team in Tokyo is widely praised for offering ‘first-class legal advice’ to domestic and international clients. Natsuko Sugihara, whose experience covers cross-border M&A, private equity, and fund investments, leads the practice alongside Michihiro Nishi, who has a strong reputation for advising on domestic and international M&A, private equity ventures, and transactions involving public companies. Masafumi Shikakura, who was promoted to partner in May 2024, is noted for his work on M&A deals in the renewables space. Other noteworthy individuals include Shunsuke Nagae, Jenny Han and Yuki Hoshinaga.
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Testimonials
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‘Natsuko Sugihara and Daniel Drabkin both possess the ability to lead the negotiation against the counterparty. Also, their attention to detail is excellent.’
- ‘Natsuko Sugihara has her team and the project fully under control at all times and thus ensures success. She is open, honest and transparent in her communication and outstanding in cross-border projects.'
Key clients
- CVC Capital Partners (CVC)
- Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised CVC on its fund's 100% acquisition of Sogo Medical Group Co., Ltd.
- Advised Mitsui on its agreement to acquire a 70% stake in Nutrinova NetherlandsB.V. from the global chemical and specialty materials company Celanese Corporation.