In M&A transactions where a listed company is involved as either the buyer, seller, or target, it is imperative to navigate a myriad of complex regulations. These include insider trading regulations, tender offer regulations, large shareholding reporting regulations, and timely disclosure regulations, in addition to the timely disclosure rules mandated by financial exchanges. A comprehensive approach is also required to ensure the fulfillment of fiduciary duties by the executives and directors of listed companies, who are entrusted with management responsibilities by the general shareholders. AMT, with its extensive experience in handling M&A transactions involving listed companies and a profound understanding of the intricate legal landscape, is exceptionally well-equipped to deliver high-quality services in a timely manner.
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Capital markets transactions including private/public securities offerings, M&A transactions, general corporate matters and intellectual property
Michi Yamagami, a corporate partner, has assisted both Japanese and foreign clients in a wide variety of domestic and cross border transactions, including cross border M&A transactions, joint ventures, strategic alliances. He also advises public companies on corporate governance and internal investigation matters.
Yoshihiro has a broad practice covering public and private M&A, equity capital markets and private equity, with particular experience in takeover bids, squeeze-out proceedings and stock exchange related works. He was seconded on a full time basis to the M&A advisory department of one of the leading Japanese securities firms in 2011. With this background, Yoshihiro brings a truly commercial perspective to legal advice and is noted by his clients for his ability to speak their language. Having worked in Australia and Thailand, coupled with experience in Japan, Yoshihiro understands the requirements of foreign clients and key elements of successful deal execution.
Hiroki Kodate is a partner at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune and engaged principally in the fields of M&A and general corporate matters, and regularly advises both Japanese and non-Japanese clients in this regard.
In addition to his professional experience at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Mr. Kodate worked for the Civil Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Justice, where he was in charge of the legislative project to modernize Japanese corporate laws (2002-2005). He also worked for Slaughter and May in London as a foreign secondee (2000-2001).
Mr. Kodate serves as a member of "Study Group on Fair Takeovers" of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan to formulate the "Guidelines for Corporate Takeovers."
Mr. Yoshinori Aoyagi is a partner working primarily in the fields of M&A including cross border transactions. He has also been advising on various corporate law related issues including shareholders meetings and corporate governance. He has also been involved with antitrust issues including merger control and has also been advising on healthcare and life science related issues.
Kazuaki Tobioka is a partner at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune. His practice focuses on M&A and other corporate transactions. He has extensive experience in takeover bids, management buyouts and private equity investment.
Yasutaka Emoto advises foreign and domestic clients on M&A transactions in Japan, including acquisition of listed companies by means of Take-over Bid, cash out transactions and corporate restructurings. He also assists in cross-border M&A transactions, joint-venture transactions and other general corporate area.
Satoshi Kurita advises clients in mergers & acquisitions and venture capital investments. His practice includes representing non-Japanese companies in their Japanese transactions.
Keita Mizumoto primarily advises on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, startup investments, and general corporate matters.
Hirohito Akagami is engaged principally in the fields of financial, corporate and commercial law, with an emphasis on M&A and securities work. Typically, these transactions involve Akagami representing the purchasers for a number of tender offers, which he has been doing for more than 20 years. He also advises clients in a number of domestic and cross-border syndicated loans, securities and other financial transactions, as well as on corporate governance-related matters and regulatory issues.
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