Corporate Restructuring and Mergers and Acquisitions
In the current
economic environment, companies in all industries are undergoing
corporate reorganizations as a means of economic survival. Since
its establishment, Oh-Ebashi has participated in numerous large-scale
mergers and acquisitions involving every industry, both domestically
and internationally. In order to provide effective legal representation
for all types of merger and corporate reorganization schemes, such
as increases in capital (debt, equity and swaps), business transfers,
share transfers, share exchanges, mergers, corporate splits, joint
ventures, corporate establishments, and establishment of holding
companies, Oh-Ebashi assembles a team of lawyers with expertise in
and familiarity with various relevant areas of law, including corporate
law, securities law, antitrust law, tax law, labor law, insolvency
and bankruptcy laws, and other laws related to the operations of
the client. In connection with such representation, Oh-Ebashi attorneys
provide guidance and advice concerning acquisition strategies, financing
methods, due diligence, contract drafting and negotiation, and other
necessary procedures.
Oh-Ebashi
has vast experience in handling corporate reorganizations which
require governmental consent or are subject to governmental regulations,
in such industries as finance (banks, insurance and consumer credit
finance), energy-related services, mass communications, and pharmaceutical
companies.In addition, Oh-Ebashi provides legal services for complex
matters for divisional reorganizations involving bankruptcy or
insolvency proceedings. These services
are provided by a team of lawyers experienced in the bankruptcy
and reorganization practice and include related due diligence,
administration of the schedule of proceedings and drafting of the
rehabilitation plan and reorganization plan.