Hibiya Nakata

Established in 2012, Hibiya Nakata is a Tokyo-based boutique Japanese law firm. It works closely with Allen & Overy and has access to the Pacific Rim Advisory Council network.

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm is focused on inbound and outbound M&A work and caters to mid-sized cross-border M&A transactions. It is traditionally good at advising Japanese companies on their European/US M&A transactions and developed Asian M&A transactions in recent years.

Key clients 

Key clients include Sika, Vertex Ventures SEA Management, UT Group, Obayashi, Appirits, Kyoei Denki, Shizuoka Gas, and Daiwa House Industry.

Client feedback: 32^nd edition (2022/2023) 

M&A

“They provide us with detailed analysis on the possible structure of the collaboration, risk concerning anti-trust laws and regulations, procedures for anti-trust filing. Also, they supported our contract negotiations which includes contract reviewing and drafting of documents.”

“Networking with overseas law firm, managing legal affairs for carve-out deal under collaboration with overseas law firm.”