Cross-border M&A
With an impressive track record across a range of cross-border M&A, our seasoned M&A lawyers seamlessly handle cross-border transactions covering multiple jurisdictions with different laws and regulations.
Nishimura & Asahi has an impressive track record across a range of cross-border M&A transactions including providing clients with advice on investments in Japanese businesses by foreign investors and strategic partners, acquisitions of foreign companies by Japanese companies to enter into or strengthen their overseas businesses, and the formation or dissolution of cross border joint ventures. With our experienced M&A attorneys and an established network of competent foreign attorneys, we are able to seamlessly handle cross-border M&A transactions covering multiple jurisdictions with different laws and regulations. Regardless of the type of transaction, whether domestic or cross-border, Nishimura & Asahi ensures that it fully understands its clients’ strategic purposes to support them in realizing their goals.
Recent Work
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- 2025.12
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., MUFG Bank, Ltd. ー Investment Agreement with a Leading Non-Banking Financial Company in India
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- 2025.11
- Marubeni Corporation: Acquisition of Additional Shares of Karmarts Public Company Limited
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- 2025.10
- YAGEO Corporation: Full Acquisition of Shibaura Electronics Co., Ltd. through TOB
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- 2025.10
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. – Additional Investment in U.S.-based Helm.ai
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- 2025.10
- METAWATER Co., Ltd. - Acquisition of E&P Anlagenbau GmbH
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- 2025.9
- Oji Holdings Corporation: Acquisition of AustroCel Hallein GmbH
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- 2025.8
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. – Sale of Shares in Yutaka Giken Co., Ltd.
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- 2025.7
- Takasago Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd. - Acquisition of Shares in Three Thai Companies Specializing in Facilities and Equipment Services
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- 2025.7
- Affirma Capital Managers Korea Limited: Acquisition of Shares of JTC Inc.
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- 2025.7
- Sanoh Industrial Co., Ltd. - Acquisition of Equity Interest in Winkelmann Powertrain México S. de R.L. de C.V.
Awards & Rankings
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They have a high degree of expertise, understand our company well and are easy to work with. They have many quality lawyers and they always produce excellent young lawyers.
Chambers, Corporate/M&A: Japan (Asia-Pacific 2022) -
even for a super urgent matter they find the best way to resolve the difficult situation in any circumstance." "Their advice has always been practical and they provide solutions to help us make important decisions,
Chambers, Corporate/M&A: Japan (Asia-Pacific 2021) -
Nishimura & Asahi has advanced expertise and a wide network. They provide quick responses and meaningful insights.
Chambers, International & Cross-Border Capabilities: Japanese Firms (Global 2022)
N&A Newsletters
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European Commission unveils new Economic Security Communication seeking a paradigm shift towards the use of trade instruments to support EU strategic objectives
Europe
Competition Law / International Trade
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Vietnam: Impact of and Potential Challenges Presented By the New Guidance on Vietnam’s Beneficial Owner Regulations
Asia
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Understanding the Differences and Potential Overlaps: When Is It Antitrust, and When Is It Trade Law?
Europe
Competition Law / International Trade
Seminars
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N&A Legal Forum
Japan-EU Investments: Cross-border M&A and EU Competition Law
Tokyo
Nishimura & Asahi Seminars
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Global Perspectives: Challenges for Inward Investment into Europe and the U.S.
London
External Seminars
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Legal Assessment of India Risks and Strategies for Japanese Companies: Practical Approaches to M&A, Partner Due Diligence, and PMI Referencing on Anti-Bribery and Other Compliance Issues in India
Tokyo
External Seminars
