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Rising interest rates have challenged some markets, but in Japan, where rates have languished in negative territory for almost a decade, a rate increase is generally welcome news for investors - After waiting almost two...more
By any metric, Japan should have great appeal for foreign investors. It is an advanced economy with a strong market, established industrial base, renowned tech sector, a reputation for quality, and a stable and secure...more
Stronger stock market performance bodes well for exit conditions in Japan’s rapidly maturing PE space - Interested observers have long anticipated the “arrival” of Japan’s private equity market. As the world’s...more
As we close out 2023 and begin the first quarter of 2024, securities and derivative litigation continues to evolve. In this quarterly update, we examine trends in federal securities class action filings, which saw an uptick...more
The Number of Shareholder Proposals Made by Activist Shareholders, Votes Against Management Proposals and Listed Companies Facing Shareholder Proposals Each Continue to Trend Upward in Japan - During the June 2023 annual...more
Japanese heavy-industries companies that typically act as contractors or suppliers on projects are increasingly invited to contribute as equity investors in the projects they construct or supply major equipment to, thereby...more
Welcome to the first edition of our AI Legal News Summer Roundup! With both the temperature and artificial intelligence developments heating up, the time is ripe to provide periodic updates this summer on recent legal...more
The number of Japan’s corporate venture capital (CVC) funds, which invest corporate funds directly in external startup companies, and the amount of their investments have risen markedly in recent years. This is especially...more
For Japanese corporate venture capital (CVC) investors, involvement with US startups comes with a host of labor and employment issues to consider. These include the variety of regulations relating to discrimination, working...more
Now in its seventh year of annual publication, White & Case's Foreign Direct Investment Reviews provides a comprehensive look into rapidly evolving foreign direct investment (FDI) laws and regulations in approximately 40...more
Successful Japanese corporate venture capital (CVC) investments into US startups tend to be entered into with a long-term view and as a partnership with the target company. When taking a strategic decision to invest, capital...more
The number of Japan’s corporate venture capital (CVC) funds, which invest corporate funds directly in external startup companies, and amount of their investments have risen markedly in recent years. This is especially true in...more
The number of shareholder proposals made by activist shareholders, votes against management proposals and the number of publicly listed companies facing shareholder proposal continues its upward trend....more
Introduction: Tokayev seeks to continue consolidating power - The 20 November ‘snap’ presidential election in Kazakhstan was a runaway victory for incumbent Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who received 81.3% of the vote. In line with...more
Welcome to the Orrick Guide to Foreign Investment Reviews. This guide answers frequently asked questions regarding investment control regimes in various jurisdictions. It has been prepared by the experts in our offices...more
Ambitious decarbonization targets and high investment returns are drawing interest from both local and international buyers - M&A in Japan’s energy and utilities sectors has reached a new peak in recent years, with 24 deals...more
On January 7, 2022, Judge Dean D. Pregerson of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California denied plaintiffs’ motion for class certification in a putative class action against a Japanese manufacturer of...more
On December 23, 2021, the Japan Fair Trade Commission ("JFTC") and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ("METI") proposed a draft of Guidelines for Business Collaboration with Startups and Investment in Startups...more
1. What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction including major political, economic and/or legal activities on the horizon in your country that could have a big impact on businesses? Although the COVID-19...more
Driven by changing attitudes and economic priorities, Japan remains a powerful outbound investor and is becoming an increasingly popular destination for inbound transactions....more
Japan’s Green Innovation Fund has set up a 2 trillion yen (USD 18 billion equivalent) fund to support projects promoting decarbonisation. ...more
Japan is making bold policy and legislative actions to reshape its regulatory landscape for the asset management industry, aiming to invite more foreign asset managers to Japan and further elevate Japan’s status as a global...more
World Law Group member firms recently collaborated on a Global Venture Capital Guide that covers more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on Venture...more
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, our 9th McDermott International Seminar Series will be held as a virtual series, with eight sessions taking place between January 21 – February 4, 2021. Though we cannot see you in person,...more