Japan
Speakers from Citi Group and law firms Mori Hamada and Nagashima Ohno expect to see an increase in work as foreign investors increasingly flock to the country
The Japanese government has announced an ambitious roadmap to introduce mandatory emissions trading
Businesses should prepare for activist campaigns driven by ESG and Japan’s changing regulatory landscape
Biden's resistance to Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel could trigger legal challenges over the scope and true meaning of national security
The Tokyo-based lawyer explains the most stressful aspects of his role and how being a triathlete and foodie helps him de-stress
Partners at Baker McKenzie tell IFLR how the firm aims to capitalise on stakeholder relationships and market opportunities in M&A through the UK Japan Connect initiative
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
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn November 30 2018, partial amendments to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Notary Act (Amended Ordinance) came into force. The Amended Ordinance aims to identify the beneficial owners of companies and improve transparency in order to prevent money laundering or terrorism financing activities. According to the Amended Ordinance, when making an application to a notary for the authentication of articles of association to incorporate new joint-stock companies (kabushiki-kaisha), general incorporated associations (ippan-shadan-houjin) or general incorporated foundations (ippan-zaidan-houjin), applicants must declare to the notary: (i) the beneficial owner of the company; and, (ii) that the beneficial owner is neither a member of criminal organisations nor an international terrorist, and where there is any reasonable doubt the notary will request the applicant to provide explanations. -
Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiAkimoto Kawamura of Atsumi & Sakai examines Japan’s legal registration requirements for high frequency traders, investment managers and investment advisors that use fintech in Japan
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn January 31 2019, the Cabinet Office Order to Partially Amend the Cabinet Office Order on Disclosure of Corporate Affairs was issued by the Financial Services Agency. It was suggested that the original order be revised based on the recommendations made in the Financial System Council's 'disclosure working group report' announced in June 2018. Following is an outline of the revisions to be made:
