Tag: Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
Firms guide USD710m Japan semiconductor strategic partnership
Firms advise on semiconductor manufacturer Onto Innovation’s USD710 million 27% acquisition X-ray technology maker Rigaku
Ex-Mori Hamada talent opens independent Ichigawa Legal Studio
Masashi Ichikawa, formerly of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto and Yanagida & Partners, has launched his own independent law firm in Tokyo
Mori Hamada guides Hitachi’s USD690m reorganisation
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto advises Hitachi Global Life Solutions on the JPY110 billion reorganisation of its home appliance business
Firms act on Apollo’s largest PE investment in Japan
Apollo Global Management acquires Nippon Sheet Glass, becoming the asset manager’s largest private equity investment in Japan
Mori Hamada hires energy and infrastructure partner in Tokyo
Japanese law firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto bolsters its energy practice with Kristian Bradshaw joining in Tokyo as a partner
Japanese firms steer USD1.9bn construction sector stake buy
Mori Hamada advised Daiwa House on its USD1.9 billion stake buy in Sumitomo Densetsu, with Anderson Mori acting for the target
Mori Hamada eyes 2026 launch of first European office in London
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto plans to open its first European office in London in 2026, after recent US expansion
Firms lead on Blackstone’s largest Japan acquisition to date
Blackstone launched its largest Japan investment with a $3.5 billion buyout of TechnoPro Holdings
Multiple firms drive Fujitec’s USD2.7bn take-private by EQT?
EQT is launching a USD2.7 billion tender offer to take Japanese elevator maker Fujitec private
Mapping a path through M&A law
M&A key updates from Taiwan, India, Japan, South Korea, China and Thailand
India rising, borders fading
As India expands its global trade ties and modernises its legal framework, international law firms are racing to keep pace
Firms drive Toyota Industries’ USD33bn take-private bid
Toyota Fudosan plans USD33bn takeover to privatise Toyota Industries via stock company bid in December
Japanese firms act on USD16bn NTT Data takeover
NTT’s JPY2.37trn buyout of NTT Data gets advice from MHM, NO&T and Nakamura Tsunoda in Japan’s biggest since 2020
Mori Hamada, TMI act on giant Japan drugstore merger
Welcia and Tsuruha’s merger talks, advised by Mori Hamada and TMI, aim to form Japan’s top drugstore group with 5,500 stores
Mori Hamada strengthens corporate bench with veteran hire
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto strengthened its corporate M&A practice by adding partner Stan Yukevich from Morrison & Foerster
Six firms act on USD3.8bn landmark insurance deal
Allianz, BlackRock, and T&D Holdings are set to acquire Viridium in a USD 3.8 billion deal
Trio steers Bain Capital’s USD3.3bn Mitsubishi Pharma buy
Morrison Foerster, Ropes & Gray, and Mori Hamada & Matsumoto advised Bain on its JPY510B acquisition of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma
Mori Hamada foreign lawyers make equal partners in rebranding
Mori Hamada launches foreign law joint enterprise, making foreign attorneys equal partners
Duo leads on USD1.6bn Fujitsu General buyout
Duo Leads, USD1.6bn, Fujitsu General, Buyout, Paloma Rheem, Takeover
Japan Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal shines a spotlight on the exceptional performance of top law firms in Japan, highlighting their excellence and impact in the legal field
Mori Hamada to open second US office eyeing new work
Mori Hamada is opening a second US office in the San Francisco Bay Area to expand its Asia practice
Tokyo International eyes disputes work in Singapore launch
Tokyo International Law Office is expanding to Singapore, focusing on dispute resolution, corporate, and M&A work
Japan’s real estate giant launches USD1.2bn peer takeover
Hulic's JPY173.5 billion (USD1.2 billion) bid for Raysum is advised by Nishimura & Asahi and Mori Hamada
US firm KKR in USD3.78bn Japan systems developer buyout bid
Simpson Thacher, Nishimura & Asahi, Mori Hamada, and Shiomizaka are advising on KKR’s $3.78 billion bid for Fujisoft
Japan’s largest firms lead on Itochu’s USD1.5bn buyouts
Five firms are advising Itochu Corp on its JPY220 billion (USD1.5 billion) acquisitions in apparel and chemicals sectors
Mori Hamada inks exclusive Asia partnership with AI platform
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto partners with Harvey, a global AI platform, becoming the first Asian firm with exclusive API access
The A-List: Japan’s top lawyers
We reveal our choices of the nation's top lawyers and, for the first time, we also introduce our selection of Legal Icons for Japan's legal sector
Rolling with the punches
The foreign firms that have overcome adversity and emerged as go-to choices for India legal matters
Trio acts on Kirin’s USD1.4bn skincare maker takeover bid
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, and Uryu & Itoga play pivotal roles in Kirin Holdings' USD1.4bn acquisition of skincare manufacturer Fancl Corporation
Japan trio and Kirkland act on Carlyle’s USD835m offer for KFC Japan
Nishimura & Asahi, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto and Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, three of Japan’s largest law firms, have advised US private equity group Carlyle
Drive toward driverless
With autonomous vehicles now a reality, we look at the latest legal developments in Japan and Thailand governing safety, liability and control
Latest legal trends in Japan on automated vehicles
This article discusses the status and recent discussions regarding the legal systems related to automated vehicles in Japan
Japan trio acts on USD3.4bn syndicated casino resort loan
Japan's top law firms advised on a $3.4B syndicated loan for building a $8B casino resort
On the move
Elections, political tensions, accelerated regulation and shifting sands of opportunity are some of the factors influencing law firm movements in the region
On the move
Elections, political tensions, accelerated regulation and shifting sands of opportunity are some of the factors influencing law firm movements in the region
Four firms act on Trial debut in this year’s largest Japan IPO
Trial Holdings, a Japanese discount-store chain, completes global IPO on Tokyo Stock Exchange, raising USD258 million
Mori Hamada managing partner takes legal helm at Hitachi
Yuto Matsumura, a managing partner of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, has left one of Japan’s largest law firms to join Hitachi as chief legal officer ?and general counsel
Nishimura, Mori Hamada act on Dai-ichi Life’s USD2bn bid
Nishimura & Asahi, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto advise on Dai-ichi Life Holdings' JPY292bn acquisition of Benefit One from Pasona Group
MHM inks alliance with TNC to break into Philippines
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto has secured an alliance with Philippine counterpart Tayag Ngochua & Chu to enter the local market
Weighing the future
India's future legal leaders show what it takes to stand out to clients and industry peers
Japan Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal shines a spotlight on the exceptional performance of top law firms in Japan, highlighting their excellence and impact in the legal field
Thailand Law Firm Awards 2023
Things are looking up for Thailand, with the reopening of borders welcoming travellers back. With a fast-developing economy and strong business ties to the region, Thailand is set to regain its position as an attractive destination for foreign tourists and investment
Business blossoms
Like the nation’s famous cherry blossom trees, business in Japan is opening up after a bleak covid winter. But this time things seem different
AKSET co-founder opens new firm, inks Mori Hamada alliance
Former founding partner of Indonesian firm AKSET Law, Abadi Abi Tisnadisastra, has set up ATD Law in Jakarta and established an alliance with Japanese law firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
AP & Partners names Trilegal counsel Anand as corporate partner
Harshit Anand, formerly a counsel at Trilegal, has now become a partner in the corporate practice at AP & Partners
Indonesia’s Future Legal Leaders 2022
Asia Business Law Journal identifies 50 up-and-coming lawyers in Indonesia who are poised for further success
Future Legal Leaders 2022
India Business Law Journal identifies 50 promising lawyers who are poised for greater success
The A-List: Top offshore lawyers 2022
Offshore financial centres worldwide have made relentless efforts to attract foreign business, and outward-looking Asian companies have responded to this demand by setting up overseas entities. However, finding the right legal team is daunting
Mapping global expertise
As a wave of dealmaking showcases legal prowess around the world, India Business Law Journal reveals the top foreign law firms for India work

















































































