02 — Corporate Advisory

Direct investments, joint ventures and M&A, across borders.

Six sectors central to Japan's long-term sovereignty and national interests.

The business

Corporate advisory mandates support Japanese corporations, trading companies and multinationals in sourcing and executing direct investments, cross-border joint ventures and M&A. The firm offers access to off-market opportunities across North America, Europe and Asia.

The practice runs both inbound and outbound. The majority of mandates originate with overseas managers and corporates who are introduced to capital and strategic operating partners in Japan and Asia.

Engagements are senior-led from origination through close, drawing on established relationships across the sogo shosha, mega banks, life insurers and keiretsu corporates — the natural counterparties for cross-border capital.

Sectors

Infrastructure

Transportation, social, digital and T&D assets — direct investment and joint venture opportunities.

Energy

Renewables, next-generation power, storage and transition infrastructure.

Healthcare

Pharma, biotech, medical devices and services — including the J-Biosciences in-licensing model.

Financial Services

Cross-border partnerships, joint ventures and strategic equity investments.

Real Estate

Direct property, JV development partnerships and operating platforms.

Technology

IT and digital sector investments, strategic stakes and cross-border technology joint ventures.

How We Work

Senior-led from origination through integration.

Off-Market Origination
Access through trading-company, sponsor and corporate networks across North America, Europe and Asia.
Valuation
DCF, SOTP, LBO and synergy frameworks tailored to Japanese acquirers.
Structuring
Acquisition vehicles, JVs, minority stakes, earn-outs and carve-outs for Japanese boards.
Negotiation & Diligence
Senior-led commercial negotiation; coordination of legal, tax, accounting and operational diligence.
Stakeholder Management
Engagement with Japanese boards, METI and MOFA, antitrust authorities, lenders and shareholders.
Post-Merger Integration
Day-one operating model, governance, retention and synergy realisation workstreams.

Off-market opportunities are discussed in private, subject to NDA.

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