IBA INFORMATION FORUM LUNCHEON

 

REVISED : VENUE CHANGED

 

Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Time: 12:00 to 1:30 P.M.
NEW VENUE

HSBC Building

(MAP: http://www.hsbc.co.jp/jp/about/map.htm)

10th floor, Multi-Purpose Room, 3-11-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku

Old Venue:

Deutsche Bank

Fee:

Y3,000 per person (Payable at the door)


CORPORATE LAW REVISIONS

 

(This presentation was conducted in English.)

 

Guest Speakers: 

 

Mr. Nobuo Nakata, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Mr. Akihito Katayama, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
   

The new Corporate Law came into force on May 1 and changes the corporate legislation with the purpose of modernizing existing laws and introducing more flexibility. The main features of the new law concern mergers and acquisitions as well as ways of structuring businesses in Japan. In addition, after many high-profile battles for corporate control, the take over bid (TOB) rule will be amended.

 

The two speakers addressed the following:

  • Mr. Nakata discussed the recent changes to the Corporate Law affecting M&A financing and the expected changes to TOB rules; and
  • Mr. Katayama outlined recent changes to the Corporate Law impacting M&A transactions (regarding structure and procedures).