- M&A
M&A / Reorganization


Leading M&A law firm in Japan and Southeast Asia capable of one-stop service from strategic planning to deal execution and post-merger integration.
Nishimura & Asahi is one of the leading M&A law firms in Japan and Southeast Asia, and advises clients on mergers and acquisitions in every business field, whether international or domestic, with state-of-the-art knowledge, extensive experience and abundant creativity, conducted with the highest level of professionalism. Our work on M&A transactions includes (i) strategic planning, (ii) legal due diligence, (iii) documentation, (iv) negotiation, (v) communication with relevant governmental authorities, and (vi) procedures for the closing.
M&A transactions involve issues associated with not only corporate law and securities regulations, but also tax law, antitrust law, intellectual property law, labor law, bankruptcy law, various business regulations, etc.; therefore, our M&A lawyers closely cooperate with specialists in those areas, and highly value our long-standing cooperative relationships with leading scholars and governmental authorities. With our expertise and considerable experience, we are able to provide our clients with strategic and practical advice and with appropriate solutions to realize a smooth closing and post-merger-integration even in the most challenging transactions.
Recent Work
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- 2025.4
- Tonami Holdings Co., Ltd. - MBO by Tonami’s management and Japan Post Co., Ltd.
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- DNA Chip Research Inc. - Acquisition by Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
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- Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. - Consolidation of Domestic Real Estate Businesses with Marubeni Corporation
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- 2025.3
- ORIX Corporation: Acquisition of APEX Holdings Co., Ltd.
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- 2025.3
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. – Sale of Shares in Atsumitec Co., Ltd. to Samvardhana Motherson International Limited
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- 2025.3
- Iwatani Corporation: Investment with JOGMEC in Caremag SAS Rare Earth Supply Diversifications for the Japanese Market
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- 2025.3
- Japan Post Capital Co., Ltd. - Investment in Ubie Inc.
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- 2025.3
- Godo Steel, Ltd. - Acquisition of Steel Reinforcement Business from Blast Co., Ltd.
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- 2025.3
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts : Sale of Shares in Seiyu Co., Ltd. to Trial Holdings, Inc.
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- 2025.3
- SPARX Group Co., Ltd. - Acquisition of SNT Corporation
Awards & Rankings
Seminars
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N&A Legal Forum
Latest International ESG Trends
Online, London
Nishimura & Asahi Seminars
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N&A Legal Forum
European M&A dynamics - what makes a successful auction transaction in England and France
Tokyo
Nishimura & Asahi Seminars
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Navigating Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Issues in M&A Transactions
Tokyo
External Seminars
Publications
News
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- Press mention: Nishimura & Asahi’s Sapporo office targets legal support for renewable energy and agriculture in Hokkaido
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- Round-table discussion: Future Prospects of M&A in Japan: Latest Trends in Cross-Border M&A in Europe and the Middle East
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- Press mention: Green New Deals - ESG driving sustainable M&As (Asian Legal Business Japan- December 2022)