With TOBs and MBOs in Japan accelerating at an unprecedented pace, boards are under pressure to understand both the mechanics and the governance expectations shaping today’s take‑private landscape. This seminar brings together leading legal and governance experts to explain unpack why deal volume is rising and how boards should navigate the heightened scrutiny around process and pricing.

This session addresses the core responsibilities of special committees in TOBs and MBOs, including how to evaluate deal pricing, select and oversee independent advisors, identify risks to deal completion, and determine whether a proposed transaction is in the best interests of shareholders. Directors will gain practical insight into process design, fairness considerations, and the governance standards shaping Japan’s evolving deal landscape.

Speakers

Dominic Henderson - Managing Director, Sodali & Co.

Asa Shinkawa - Partner, Nishimura & Asahi

Mihoko Manabe - Board Director, Mitsubishi Gas; Former Board Director, Torii Pharmaceutical

Sponsors

Sodali & Co.

Nishimura & Asahi