OH-EBASHI English Newsletter 2025 Winter Issue
2025.12.16
OH-EBASHI English Newsletter 2025 Winter Issue was published.
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Amendment of Japan's Tender Offer Regulations by Hiroki Kubodera
I. Introduction: The number of tender offers in Japan is on the rise, and the number of deals this year is expected to set a new annual record. Amidst this backdrop, the tender offer regulations in Japan will undergo major revisions in 2026 (collectively, the "Amendment"). This article briefly discusses the primary features of the Amendment.....(Please click here to read more.）
Overview and Practical Implications of the Act on Contracts for Security Interest by Assignment and Retention of Title by Toshiyuki Tsujita
I. Introduction
On May 30, 2025, the Act on Contracts for Security Interest by Assignment and Retention of Title (the "Act") was passed. The Act was promulgated on June 6, 2025 and will take effect within two years and six months from the said date of promulgation or on December 6, 2027. The Act will apply to all agreements for the assignment of security interests and retention of title, whether concluded before or after the date of its enforcement. Prior to the Act, Japan had no law governing the assignment of security interests or the retention of title. Such arrangements relied solely on court precedents and industry practice. The Act will be the first law to clarify and regulate such agreements.....(Please click here to read more.）
