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Participation in JAXA’s “Feasibility Study for Sustainable Space Environment Utilization in Low Earth Orbit”

This consortium will engage together to incubate a new commercial space economy in the low earth orbit (LEO) as a purpose of the smooth transition from International Space Station (ISS) including Japan Experiment Module (JEM) as known as “KIBO” to a new commercial LEO Destination.
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Our Japan office advises clients on some of the most significant transactions in the Asia-Pacific market, including Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company's USD 5.7 billion acquisition of Protective Life Corporation and Gestamp Solar's project financing for construction of a 31.6 MW photovoltaic project in Ibaraki Prefecture - the largest solar financing provided to a foreign sponsor in Japan.

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1-9-10, Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tokyo 106-0032
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Tel: +81 3 6271 9900 Fax: +81 3 5549 7720

Our Tokyo practitioners advise international and domestic companies on a full range of legal and business issues in Japan and overseas, using their specialized expertise, focus and experience to help clients achieve their strategic goals. 

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Insight | Podcast
Need to Know: The Asia Pacific Employment Podcast Series
This podcast series discusses important employment law developments in Asia Pacific that employers should be aware of.
Insight | Recorded Webinar
Data Monetization and Data Trading Markets
The second video in our series about sustainable business models for smart cities.
Insight | Legal Update
Bite-size Briefings: Latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Developments
This edition takes a bite-size look at the latest environment, social and governance (ESG) developments in Brazil, the EU, Belgium, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and UK.
Insight | Recorded Webinar
Industrials, Manufacturing & Transportation Webinar Series
Our lawyers discuss the legal framework and practical issues surrounding customs audit in Asia Pacific.
Insight | Handbook
2022 Chambers Advertising & Marketing Practice Guide
As global editor, Baker McKenzie presents the guide which features 8 high-profile jurisdictions and provides the latest legal information on comparative advertising, social/digital media, influencer ...
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Asia Pacific Employment & Compensation Quarterly Update Quarter 2: 2022
Our second quarterly update for 2022 highlighting key employment law changes across the Asia Pacific region.
Insight | Handbook
Asia Pacific Antitrust and Competition Handbook
A practical resource to support in-house teams in identifying potential antitrust risks in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Insight | Recorded Webinar
Asia Pacific Employment & Compensation Webinars
In these webinars, our employment and compensation lawyers around Asia Pacific discuss a range of issues such as employer obligations, data privacy implications and cost-cutting measures. 
Insight | Recorded Webinar
Future of Disputes Asia Pacific: Gearing Up for What's Ahead
Our AP team takes a closer look at the future of disputes in the region, and share their insights on managing multijurisdictional disputes and litigation preparation strategy.
Insight | Recorded Webinar
Business Models for Smart Cities
In this video, our lawyers talk about smart cities in Japan, best practices from overseas and factors hindering monetization, and offer feasible solutions.  
Insight | Legal Update
Ministry of Justice’s Recent Notice to Tech giants May Affect Tax and Business Planning in Japan For All Overseas Businesses
Our perspectives on the Japanese Companies Act.
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Baker McKenzie advises AirTrunk on the first sustainable financing for a data center in Japan
The Sustainable Linked Loan financing is for a major expansion of AirTrunk's TOK1 data center in the Tokyo area.
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Baker McKenzie welcomes Jon Ornolfsson to the Tokyo office as a partner in the Finance & Projects practice group
Jon brings a wealth of experience advising market-leading multinational and Asia-based clients on energy and infrastructure projects around the world and will have a pan-Asian practice, working across ...
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie advises House Foods on its acquisition of Keystone Natural Holdings
The acquisition was completed at the end of September and Keystone became a subsidiary of the House Foods Group. 
News | Case Announcement
Participation in JAXA’s “Feasibility Study for Sustainable Space Environment Utilization in Low Earth Orbit”
This consortium will engage together to incubate a new commercial space economy in the low earth orbit (LEO) as a purpose of the smooth transition from International Space Station (ISS) including ...
News | Awards
Baker McKenzie lawyers honored at IFLR Rising Stars Asia Pacific Awards
Baker McKenzie is pleased to announce that seven lawyers have been recognized at the 2022 IFLR Rising Stars Asia Pacific Awards. 
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie advises AirTrunk on the first data center green loan in Japan
The green loan for TOK2 is part of AirTrunk's new Green Financing Framework. 
News | Awards
Baker McKenzie named International Tax Law Firm of the Year for sixth consecutive year
The Firm's Asia Pacific Tax Practice was recognized for its first-rate tax advice at the International Tax Review Asia-Pacific Tax Awards 2022.
News | Firm News
Baker McKenzie Welcomes Shuichi Sugahisa, Former Secretary General of the Japan Fair Trade Commission, to the Tokyo Office
The former Secretary General of the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) joins the Firm as a senior consultant in the Antitrust and Competition Group.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie successfully acts for Bunka Shutter in its acquisition of Max Door Solutions
This cross-border transaction involved both Baker McKenzie’s Tokyo and Sydney offices advising Bunka Shutter.
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Baker McKenzie advises six-company Goto Floating Wind Farm LLC Consortium consisting of Toda Corporation, ENEOS Corporation, Osaka Gas Company, INPEX Corporation, Kansai Electric Power Co. Ltd. and Chubu Electric Power Co. on the construction of a 16.8 MW floating offshore wind project in Goto Islands, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
Construction is scheduled to start in September this year and the wind farm is expected to be commissioned in January 2024.
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Baker McKenzie Advises Embracer in Agreement to Acquire a Group of Game Studios for $300 Million
Baker McKenzie is advising Embracer Group in its acquisition of development studios Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Square Enix Montréal and a catalogue of IPs including Tomb Raider, ...
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We have a dedicated Pro Bono & Community Service team that coordinates our pro bono and community service activities in Japan and beyond. We partner with key clients on CSR projects, provide free legal services to those in need, and give back to the community through volunteer work and fundraising activities in Japan.

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