A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman’s M&A team operates across a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, tech, finance, and consumer goods. The team provides a well-rounded service, covering joint ventures, divestitures, take-privates, and corporate reorganisations. Co-head Nick Wall is a go-to for both Japanese blue-chip clients and multinational corporations. Cross-border M&A transactions also make up the bulk of fellow co-head Tokutaka Ito‘s practice, regularly handling the transactional aspects of major joint ventures, acquisitions and investments. Recent instructions for Ito include advising MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings on the conditional sale of its 15.1% stake in ASX-listed Challenger Limited to TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia Pty Ltd. Karl Pires has over two decades of experience advising on cross-border transactions, including equity investments and acquisitions. Another key individual is Taro Nakashima, who routinely assists with technology transactions.