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Nishimura & Asahi Receives Top Rankings in Chambers Global 2024
Tomohiro’s practice focuses on M&A, JVs, and general corporate matters. He regularly handles cross-border transactions and is highly regarded for his expertise in matters relating to the gaming industry.
Tomohiro’s practice focuses on M&A, joint ventures, and general corporate matters, with a particular emphasis on cross-border transactions. In the area of M&A, he has advised on many acquisitions of foreign companies by Japanese companies, MBOs and other de-listings of Japanese listed companies, and mergers and other integrations between listed companies. In the area of joint ventures, he has advised on numerous overseas joint venture transactions between Japanese companies and foreign companies. Over the last few years, he has also been advising clients in the gaming industry, and is the only Japanese attorney ranked in the Gaming & Gambling category of Chambers Global 2022 and Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022.
Representative Work
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- 2021
- PiPEDO HD, Inc. - Tender offer and MBO by CEO and Advantage Partners
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- 2020
- MBO by a company listed in the first section
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- 2020
- Mitsubishi Materials Corporation: Investment in Vietnam’s Masan High-Tech Materials Corporation
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- 2018
- Establishment of a joint venture in Thailand between a major Japanese chemical manufacturer, a major Thai petrochemical manufacturer and a major Japanese trading company
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- 2017
- NIDEC-READ CORPORATION: Acquisition of SV Probe Pte. Ltd.
Awards & Rankings
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Nishimura & Asahi receives top rankings in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
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Chambers Global 2023: Top rankings for Nishimura & Asahi
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Chambers Asia-Pacific 2023: Top rankings for Nishimura & Asahi
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Chambers Global 2022: Top rankings for Nishimura & Asahi
Seminars
Publications
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International Comparative Legal Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions 2024: Japan
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International Comparative Legal Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions 2023: Japan
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International Comparative Legal Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions 2022: Japan
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International Comparative Legal Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions 2021: Japan
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The International Comparative Legal Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions 2020: Japan
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News
Education
- 2012
- Northwestern University School of Law (LL.M. with Honors)
- 2004
- The University of Tokyo (LL.B.)
Professional Experience
- Debevoise & Plimpton, New York