Deal Execution
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Japan Cross-Border M&A: How to Choose a Financial Advisor (FA) —and When to Engage One
In Japan‑ and Asia‑related cross‑border M&A, execution risk rarely comes from a single “issue.” It comes from the interdependence of issues—definitions, valuation assumptions, diligence scope, documentation mechanics, timeline, and stakeholder coordination—moving at different speeds across jurisdictions and counterparties. That is why cross‑border deals punish inconsistency. Inexperience is not merely inefficient; it can become deal‑critical. A…
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Cross-Border M&A LOI Guide: Structure, Drafting Essentials
Structure, drafting essentials, and the “easy-to-miss” points that matter in execution In cross-border M&A, people often say that an LOI (Letter of Intent) can shape the entire negotiation—yet the “why” and “where exactly” are rarely laid out in a structured way. Imagine you are suddenly asked, as the buyer-side lead, to evaluate and pursue an…