Cross-border M&A is an increasingly important strategic tool for enhancing a company's international competitiveness and enabling entry into new markets. However, successfully executing a cross-border M&A transaction is not easy, as it involves numerous challenges and risks, including differing legal regulations across jurisdictions, cultural differences, tax issues, human resource management, and compliance matters. Given these complexities, it is essential to seek support from experienced and qualified professionals.
ZeLo has extensive experience and expertise in handling transactions where global companies acquire or invest in Japanese companies, as well as transactions where Japanese companies acquire or invest in foreign companies. We have Japanese attorneys who hold both Japanese and foreign legal qualifications, as well as attorneys qualified in foreign jurisdictions.
We have established a strong network with local attorneys worldwide. Leveraging these resources, we provide comprehensive support at every stage of the transaction, from legal due diligence and contract negotiations to post-transaction integration, addressing the complex challenges our clients face and ensuring the success of their deals.
Strengths of ZeLo in Cross Border M&A
STRENGTH 01
Extensive Track Record
- Our team includes numerous attorneys who have accumulated M&A expertise through experience at major domestic and international law firms.
- We handle both buy-side and sell-side transactions, with a total of over 250 M&A cases supported.
- We provide support for a wide range of companies, from listed corporations and SMEs to startups, regardless of company size.
STRENGTH 02
Flexible and Global Support
- We offer tailored support to meet client needs, adjusting scope, schedule, and costs accordingly.
- With an extensive network of law firms worldwide, we can assign the most suitable local experts for each case.
STRENGTH 03
Expertise in Emerging and Advanced Business Fields
- We have strong capabilities in handling transactions in cutting-edge industries, including IT, finance, AI, Web3 (blockchain, crypto assets, NFTs, etc.), and fintech.
- Our specialized due diligence process enables us to identify critical and latent risks.
Legal Practice Areas
- Legal due diligence for foreign companies acquiring or investing in Japanese companies
- Legal due diligence and local regulatory research for Japanese companies acquiring or investing in foreign companies
- Assessment of merger filing requirements based on competition laws in each jurisdiction and submission of filings to local authorities
- Overall project management and strategy planning in collaboration with local law firms
- Drafting and negotiation of contracts in cross-border M&A and investment transactions
- Establishment and dissolution of joint ventures between foreign and Japanese companies
Track Records
- Legal due diligence, local regulatory research, and contract negotiations for the acquisition of IT companies in Singapore and Indonesia by a listed Japanese company
- Project management and contract negotiations for the acquisition of a Japanese Web3 company by a U.S. company
- Legal due diligence, local regulatory research, and contract negotiations for the acquisition of an Indonesian IT company by a Japanese company
- Extensive experience in both inbound and outbound cross-border M&A transactions
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