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    Sushiro Global Holdings Ltd. - Acquisition of a minority stake in Wasabi Sushi Bento Ltd.

Leading Japanese law firm Nishimura & Asahi advised Sushiro Global Holdings Ltd. (“Sushiro Global Holdings”) [TSE: 3563], Japan’s largest publicly-listed sushi chain operator, on its joint acquisition of a minority stake in Wasabi Sushi Bento Ltd. (“Wasabi”), a Japanese fast-food restaurant chain based in the UK. At the same time, Sushiro Global Holdings entered into a business alliance with one of its joint investors, Capdesia Group Ltd., and Wasabi to seek further business development opportunities.

The Nishimura & Asahi team advising Sushiro Global Holdings was led by partners Taisuke Igaki and Mark Tudor, supported by associate Peter G. Armstrong.

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井垣 太介

He has handled more than 200 M&A deals for listed and private companies, both in Japan and overseas, by utilizing his practical experience obtained in the United States, which has allowed him to establish a strong reputation in the fields of business revitalization, bankruptcy, and litigation. He also deals with a wide variety of projects, which range from startup acquisitions to tender offer deals. In the field of disputes, he mainly deals with large and complex proceedings, and also has experience in international arbitration and mediation. Since he counts a large number of listed companies and universities as his clients and also serves as an outside director/auditor of various listed companies, he has been heavily involved in businesses run by manufacturers and retailers, as well as those in the healthcare industry and real estate industry, and those related to IT, human resources, and the operation of universities. He has accumulated a wealth of legal knowledge and experience and advises clients on a wide range of legal topics, including corporate law, commercial law, personnel and labor law, intellectual property, and antitrust.