Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise | Asian Legal Business

Bakers, HSF act on PE acquisition of Japan’s jinjer

BY Nimitt Dixit | 26 Nov 24

Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) has advised private equity firms J-STAR Co and Potentia Capital on their joint acquisition of jinjer, one of Japan’s leading HR SaaS players. While financial terms were not recorded, news reports value the deal at $500 million.

Atsumi hires finance, corporate partners in Tokyo

BY Nimitt Dixit | 27 Jun 24

Japanese law firm Atsumi & Sakai has continued its expansion with the addition of two partners. Akiko Hosokawa joins from Baker McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise), while Dio Inoue was Japanese legal head for American pharma company Guardant Health.

As the Pandemic Recedes, M&A Recovers (EN/JA)

BY Mari Iwata | 27 Apr 22

COVID-19 brought cross-border M&A involving Japan to a temporary standstill, but the momentum is coming back as the impact of the pandemic lessens. Three lawyers offer their insights.