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(Online / Japan inbound M&A)
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Strengths of ZeLo in Cross Border M&A
STRENGTH 01
Extensive Track Record
- Our team includes 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.
- Seamless support for Japan-inbound and global outbound projects — integrating legal strategy with hands-on guidance and cross-cultural alignment.
- 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
- Lean, senior-led M&A counsel—professionals who know Japan-market deal standards inside out and deliver top-tier results without excessive staffing.
- 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
