Insights & Guides
Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
Japan M&A NDA and LOI Guide - What to Expect in the Early Deal Process
Non-Disclosure Agreements, Letters of Intent, and the Mechanics of Entering a Japan Acquisition
Japan Company Valuation for M&A - How Japanese Businesses Are Priced and What Foreign Buyers Should Know
Valuation Methods, Japan-Specific Adjustments, and the Gap Between Book Value and Deal Price
Japan Post-M&A Regulatory Integration - What Must Change After Your Deal Closes
The Compliance Checklist Every Foreign Buyer Needs After Acquiring a Japanese Company
Japan Shareholder Agreement - Protecting Your Rights in Cross-Border Deals and Joint Ventures
What a Shareholders Agreement Covers Under Japanese Law, Which Clauses Matter Most for Foreign Investors, and How FEFTA Interacts with Governance Arrangements
Japan Business Succession M&A - A Foreign Buyer's Guide to Acquiring from Aging Japanese Owners
事業承継 Deal Dynamics, Pricing, FEFTA Screening, and How to Win the Trust of Japan SME Sellers in 2026
Japan M&A Due Diligence - The Complete Checklist for Foreign Buyers
Regulatory Licenses, Labor Law Risk, FEFTA, Environmental Liability, and the Japan-Specific DD Items That Western Buyers Miss
Japan Management Buyout (MBO) Guide for Foreign Buyers and PE-Backed Transactions
Japan's management buyout market has grown significantly as succession pressure, listed-company governance reform, and PE capital availability have converged. For foreign sponsors and management...
Japan Representations and Warranties Insurance (表明保証保険) in Cross-Border M&A
A practical guide for foreign buyers and sell-side advisors navigating R&W insurance in Japan share purchase transactions.
Japan Squeeze-Out Mechanisms: How to Acquire 100% After a Partial Purchase
A practical guide for foreign buyers who hold a majority stake and need to eliminate minority shareholders under Japanese law (スクイーズアウト)
Japan Employee Rights and Transfer Obligations in M&A: What Foreign Buyers Must Know About Labor Law
A structured guide to labor obligations, consent requirements, and post-closing exposure across stock purchase, asset purchase, and company split transactions.