Japan on Corporate and Company Law

On May 15, 2024, the Diet passed into law amendments to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (the "FIEA") (the "Amendments"). While the Amendments contain many important measures, one of the noteworthy measures...

On September 17, 2024, the Financial Services Agency released the "Points to Note Regarding Disclosure of a Tender Offer" (the "Guidelines") with regard to prior consultations with the authorities on disclosure.

According to a recent KPMG report, the global M&A landscape in 2024 signals a rebound despite challenges like geopolitical tensions, high interest rates, and persistent inflation for much of the year.