Red Baron Properties Co., Ltd. and Others: Sale of Shares in the Red Baron Group to Bain Capital Private Equity, LP
Nishimura & Asahi advised Red Baron Properties Co., Ltd., the parent company of the Red Baron Group and the largest motorcycle dealer in Japan, as well as other related parties, on the transfer of a majority stake in the Red Baron Group to Bain Capital Private Equity, LP.
The Nishimura & Asahi team advising Red Baron Properties and other related parties was led by partner Keita Yasui.
Keita has experience of working in the Financial Services Agency of the Government of Japan as a government official who has been in charge of the revisions of Japan’s Corporate Governance Code and Japan’s Stewardship Code. Furthermore, he has gained practical experience in Fidelity International, which is one of the largest global asset management companies, through engaging with investee companies, in proxy voting, and sustainable investing in the Investment Management Department. He applies this experience to provide legal services on various corporate matters, including corporate governance, sustainability-related matters, M&A transactions, and relationships with shareholders and other stakeholders. He provides tailored advice on the matters by properly considering the interests of multi-stakeholders based on his extensive knowledge and experience in the field. He has also authored numerous books and articles, and he has been a regular speaker at lectures and seminars on practical legal issues.