- External Seminars
IBA Toronto Session - Welcome to the Wild West: Activism in Canada and Elsewhere
- Date
- November 7, 2025
- Venue
- METRO Toronto Convention Centre
Tokyo partner Shogo Eguchi participated as a panelist in the IBA session held on Nov. 7, 2025. Panelists discussed an illustrative live activism scenario, walking through relevant legal considerations to keep in mind, potential defensive measures, components of a strong activism response framework and advisor team, and shareholder engagement strategies, among other topics.
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Shogo has extensive practical experience handling domestic and international M&A transactions, including acquisitions, carve-outs, and joint ventures. He has particular expertise in outbound M&A deals involving Japanese companies investing in the U.S. and Europe, as well as inbound M&A deals involving international companies making investments in Japan; he is qualified in Japan, the U.S. and England and Wales, and known for his excellent communication skills and client-focused approach to cross-border transactions. He is fluent in Japanese and English, and has experience working and studying in Japan, the United States, and the UK.