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Overview of Legal Issues Relating to Impact Investing
Corporate
Shogo is a partner in our Corporate/M&A practice. He specializes in international commercial transactions, with a focus on international M&A. His strengths include communication in English and Japanese, and handling cross-border transactions, drawing on his qualifications in Japan, the U.S., and England and Wales.
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.
Representative Work
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- 2024.5
- Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. - Investment in HIF Global LLC
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- 2023.4
- Toridoll Holdings Corporation: Acquisition of UK-based restaurant operator Fulham Shore Plc
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- 2023.7
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. – Acquisition of Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd. and transferring of shares
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- 2022
- BPEA EQT Pte. Ltd. - Sale of Bushu Pharmaceuticals Ltd. to KKR & Co., Inc.
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- 2018
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Agreement to build new autonomous vehicle with Cruise and General Motors
Seminars
Publications
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Summary of Dutch Hague District Court case ordering Shell to cut emissions of CO2 by 45% by 2030 relative to 2019 levels
Articles
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Summary of UK High Court Case regarding Force Majeure and Indirect Damage (2 Entertain Video Ltd v Sony DADC Europe Ltd (2020))
Articles
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The System of Business Law - Corporate Organization Law
Books
News
Education
- 2020
- Columbia Law School (LL.M., Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar)
- 2013
- The University of Tokyo, School of Law (J.D.)
- 2011
- The University of Tokyo (LL.B.)
Professional Experience
- Slaughter and May, London