Japan
The Tokyo-based lawyer discusses his experience working as an American in Japan and how he has developed a passion for ramen during his time there
The Tokyo-based Baker McKenzie partner reveals her love for jewellery making and reflects on her most successful M&A deal
Each week IFLR speaks to a different lawyer about their life and career
The full list of finalists for the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2024
Macroeconomic factors such as a weak yen, combined with domestic pressure for shareholder returns, prompt golden opportunities for M&A lawyers
Japan's Nippon Steel will expand its global footprint with $15 billion deal
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Lachlan Clancy will help target clients investing in energy transition projects and transactions in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe
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Sponsored by City-Yuwa PartnersAs Japanese green bond issuance and investment continues to grow, Yasuyuki Kuribayashi of City-Yuwa Partners provides a comprehensive insight into the relevant guidelines
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Sponsored by K&L GatesJ Ryan Dwyer III, Tsuguhito Omagari and Andrea Ng, K&L Gates
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuNagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu’s Satohiro Ono outlines the crucial aspects of Japan’s firewall regulation, which is increasing in scope and complexity
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuNaoki Fukumoto of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains the impact of making false statements in the Japanese disclosure system and the most common circumstances under which securities litigation lawsuits are filed
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuKota Suzuki of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains the Japanese rules concerning the use of rewards in blockchain games as global regulatory trends set the pace
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuMayuko Takahashi of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu provides an overview of the stablecoins regulations under Japan’s amended Payment Services Act
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuKohei Okawa of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu provides a guide to the two main types of restructuring procedures in Japan, and explains the merits of each one
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuReona Okazaki of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains how disclosure practices for "Material Contracts in Management" may be revised in Japan, to give investors in companies more information.
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuHiroki Takano of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains the general treatment of contracts and claims under Japanese insolvency law
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuYuichi Iteya of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu discusses the TSE’s reorganisation of five market segments into three, and the different listing requirements that companies must comply with
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Sponsored by K&L GatesJ Ryan Dwyer III, Tsuguhito Omagari and Andrea Ng, K&L Gates
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuShin Mitarai of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains why the impact of the lift on the fund transfer businesses in Japan is expected to be significant
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuTomoharu Hagiwara of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explores the reasons behind Japan’s decision to amend its security law system
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Sponsored by Allen & OveryThe Asia-Pacific region is well placed to become a leader in decentralised finance – a trend that could help its diverse communities
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuMizuki Ogawa of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu discusses how the Japanese FSA and mega banks have sought to strengthen sustainable finance initiatives
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Sponsored by Oh-Ebashi LPC & PartnersToshiyuki Sawai and Yoshinori Hirai of Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners describe how Japan’s revised corporate governance code will assist businesses develop their ESG and sustainability commitments
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Sponsored by Mori Hamada & MatsumotoKatsuyuki Tainaka, Suguru Miyata and Shinya Mizumoto of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto examine why green bonds have become widely known and accepted in the Japanese debt capital markets
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Sponsored by Mori Hamada & MatsumotoKatsumasa Suzuki, Masakazu Kumagai and Yu Nimura of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto explore the challenges and solutions that the introduction of SPACs in Japan will create for the country’s capital market
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuShotaro Inoue of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu outlines the amendments that introduce a risk-based approach to regulating fund transfer services in Japan
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuShoko Ozawa of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains how the new regulations will affect residential sub-leasing and property management businesses and help to prevent future disputes associated with residential leasing arrangements
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Sponsored by Bae Kim & LeeIFLR is delighted to announce all the winning deals, teams, firms and individuals of the 2021 Asia-Pacific awards
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Sponsored by K&L GatesJ Ryan Dwyer III, Kyle Jackson and Tsuguhito Omagari, K&L Gates
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuTakuya Hasegawa of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explain how the proposed amendments to the Act on the Protection of Personal Information will improve the efficiency of data usage throughout Japanese industries
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuNagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu's Takeshi Inagaki looks at the key points of the new rules
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuSending personal information to third country parties will be more heavily regulated, writes Naoya Matsuo of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuNagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu lawyer Takuya Kogashiwa describes the new certification process and disposal cost reserve system
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn July 24 2019, based on a request from the Financial Services Agency (FSA), the Trust Companies Association of Japan – a financial association whose members comprise of financial institutions engaged in trust businesses – proposed sample provisions to deal with the risk of money laundering etc. in trust agreements. The outline of these sample provisions is as follows:
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieGrace Fung and Karen Man of Baker McKenzie discuss how regulations across Asia-Pacific are shaping the digital transformation of the financial services industry
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Sponsored by Anderson Mori & TomotsuneJapan’s One-Stop Financial Service Intermediary and New Regulatory Framework for Payment Services, by Akihito Miyake, Ken Kawai and Shunsuke Aoki of Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune
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Sponsored by Anderson Mori & TomotsuneClear new regulations on cryptoasset derivative transactions and custody services come into force in Japan. Shunsuke Aoki, Ken Kawai and Akihito Miyake of Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune take a look
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn March 24 2020, the Council of Experts on the Stewardship Code, which was established by the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA), revised ’Japan’s Stewardship Code, originally published in 2014.
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn March 4 2019, a study group on collateral legislation for movables and claims (study group) was established by the Ministry of Justice to review such legislation.
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Sponsored by Kirkland & EllisThe US agency's new charge, which coincides with the introduction of coronavirus-linked digital filings, will increase the cost of inbound M&A
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuInvestment in nursing homes for the elderly through acquiring real estate or the shares of companies managing such homes is increasing in Japan. Generally, investors should be aware of the relevant regulations in order to consider risks; however, the structure of Japanese laws and regulations on these homes is complicated because there are historically two authorities involved, each having established different regulations. The following is a brief introduction from the latest legal perspective for potential investors.
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn October 10, 2019, Koshidaka Holdings Co., LTD., listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, (the “Company”) announced the dividend in kind, the distribution of property other than cash, to its shareholders of all shares of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Curves HOLDINGS Co., Ltd (the “Koshidaka Spin-off”). After the Koshidaka Spin-off , Curves HOLDINGS Co., Ltd is expected to conduct an initial public offering and list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange itself.
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiJapan has pushed through important reforms to the regulatory framework for cryptoasset businesses which will force existing market players to re-register within six months. Akimoto Kawamura of Atsumi & Sakai takes a look
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiNaoki Kanehisa of Atsumi & Sakai gives the inside track on the Financial Services Agency of Japan’s policy priorities for 2020 and its hopes for digitalisation
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiKYC, AML and CFT will take centre stage again in Japan as legal changes strive to strengthen safeguards, writes Takafumi Ochiai of Atsumi & Sakai
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiIn 2019 the diet passed a bill that proposes to overhaul parts of the cryptoasset regulatory framework and revisit definitions of key terms, such as ‘virtual currency’. Takafumi Ochiai of Atsumi & Sakai investigates
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiStablecoins are full of promise and offer answers to many of the shortcomings of dominant but volatile virtual currencies, writes Ryosuke Oue of Atsumi & Sakai
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiJapan’s regulatory regime is keeping pace with the growing interest in information banking. Recent amendments will enhance customer experience, writes Kenichi Tanizaki of Atsumi & Sakai
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn November 30 2018, the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds was amended in order to introduce new methods of verifying the identity of customers. The Act aims to prevent services provided by specified business operators under the Act, such as financial institutions, from being used for money laundering by criminal organisations.