Legal Alert | Japan is Primed for Increased Foreign Direct Investment
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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 the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel garners global attention, its implications extend far beyond mere corporate gains. This merger symbolizes a strengthening of the crucial U.S.-Japan...more
As we move into 2024, legislative reform is on the minds of competition regulators in the region as they turn to competition policy to address perceived challenges in market structures and limit the extent to which businesses...more
M&A in Japan has remained steady since the outlier spike in activity in Q4 2021, with that momentum continuing in the first months of this year. In Q1 2023, there were 196 deals, almost exactly matching the 192 total in the...more
This latest issue features an article on Enliven Therapeutics’ reverse merger with Imara and concurrent financing, including an interview with Enliven co-founder and CEO Sam Kintz; a piece on trends in digital health...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
At the end of last year, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) secured a guilty plea for wage fixing, resulting in its first criminal conviction with Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter saying: “[t]oday’s guilty plea...more
Two New Reports Published on the LODEINFO Malware Targeting Japanese Organizations - Kaspersky researchers have recently published two (2) reports on their observations of APT10, the Chinese Cicada hacking group abusing...more
The outlook for inbound mergers and acquisitions opportunities in Japan is bright with the yen at a 20-year low. The yen’s recent plunge to around 135 to the U.S. dollar has made Japanese assets approximately 20% cheaper...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
Attitudes are shifting, thanks to changes in corporate governance - Japan has long resisted unsolicited takeovers. Despite the prevalence of such transactions in other large M&A markets such as the US and in Europe, never...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
Companies with business operations in Japan should review due diligence procedures and internal policy regarding small facilitation payments to ensure they are consistent with new guidance from METI. In May 2021, the...more
McDermott is committed to provide insightful legal developments around the world to our Japanese clients. In light of that effort, Japan Webinar Series will be held between Thursday, May 20 – Thursday, June 3, 2021. This...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
On November 2, 2020, the Japan Fair Trade Commission ("JFTC") proposed amendments to relevant rules ("Drafts") in accordance with the Government of Japan's "Regulatory Reform Implementation Plan" ("Government's Plan")...more
During FY 2019, the Japan Fair Trade Commission ("JFTC") received 310 notifications, which is a 3.4 percent decrease from FY 2018. It provided clearance for 300 cases at Phase I review. Two cases were sent to Phase II review....more
Key Takeaways - - Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) controls are proliferating around the globe. Since the pandemic, “health” has become a particular focus. - Several countries have adapted their existing FDI rules, or...more
The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing unprecedented disruption to the global M&A market. Even in today’s uncertain environment, however, certain deals are still moving forward. To usher existing agreements to successful...more
Amendment to the Civil Code Will Come Into Effect in April - On April 1, 2020, the Act to Partially Amend the Civil Code ("Amendment") will come into effect, with some exceptions. The Amendment will fundamentally change...more
The Japan Fair Trade Commission ("JFTC") amended the "Guidelines to Application of the Antimonopoly Act Concerning Review of Business Combination" ("Guidelines") and the "Policies Concerning Procedures of Review of Business...more
Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more