Private Equity


One-stop advice to private equity firms throughout their investment cycle by a team of experienced experts with a track record of being on the front lines.
We provide private equity firms with comprehensive advice throughout their investment cycle from acquisition by means of leveraged buyout (LBO) or management buyout (MBO), minority investment including PIPEs or growth investment through exit, depending on their investment strategies. At the acquisition/investment stage, we design and propose optimal transaction structures utilizing, among other things, tender offers, squeeze-outs and third-party allotments, as well as transaction finance structures including LBO finance. We also advise on effective strategies to address the risk of shareholder disputes such as appraisal suits, which are increasing in frequency, from the initial phase of the transaction. After the acquisition/investment, we provide strategic advice for the maximization of investment value by: (i) optimizing the capital structure through corporate reorganizations, refinancing of existing debt and co-investments by strategic partners; and (ii) enhancing the target company’s value through roll-ups, the introduction of incentive programs, development of internal management facilitating efficient business operations and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. At the exit stage, we provide one-stop services covering a wide range of exit options including initial public offerings, trade sales and business carve-outs.
Recent Work
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- 2025.6
- Basic Capital Management - Acquisition of Shares in Toska‐Bano’k Co., Ltd.
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- 2025.5
- Integral Corporation - MBO of Golf Digest Online Inc.
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- 2025.4
- ORIX Corporation: Acquisition of Shares in LULUARQ Inc.
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- 2025.3
- ORIX Corporation: Acquisition of APEX Holdings Co., Ltd.
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- 2025.3
- Japan Post Capital Co., Ltd. - Investment in Ubie Inc.
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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
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- 2025.2
- Carlyle: Sale of Shares of TOTOKU INC. to SWCC Corporation and Development Bank of Japan Inc.
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- 2025.2
- Carlyle: Privatization of Kaonavi, Inc. Through Tender Offer
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- 2025.2
- MBK Partners: Acquisition of FICT Limited