Dear friends, clients and colleagues,

We are delighted to send you the Oh‒Ebashi LPC & Partner’s English Newsletter which has been containing short articles relating to legal developments within Japan.

Japanese laws and legal practice are constantly changing and being updated.
Through this Newsletter, we hope to keep you abreast of important developments within the country and, as necessary, help you make timely and informed decisions.

Should you have any questions about your specific industry or area of law, or wish to know more about our firm’s services, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Our latest Issue

2025.12.16 　OH-EBASHI English Newsletter 2025 Winter Issue

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1. Amendment of Japan’s Tender Offer Regulations by Hiroki Kubodera

This article discusses the major amendments to Japan’s tender offer regulations, which will take effect next year. With tender offers on the rise in Japan, these amendments are likely to have a large impact, and companies considering investments in Japan must understand these changes to the rules.

2. Overview and Practical Implications of the Act on Contracts for Security Interest by Assignment and Retention of Title by Toshiyuki Tsujita

This article features a summary of Japan’s newly adopted regulatory scheme for assignment of security interests. It also discusses the practical implications of this new law that will be useful for any company contracting to obtain or grant security interests in Japan.

Click HERE to access this edition of our Newsletter.

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Oh-Ebashi English Newsletter Editorial Team

Seigo Takehira / Partner
Hajime Taniuchi / Partner
Takashi Hirose / Partner
Yuichi Urata / Partner
Hisako Matsuda / Registered Foreign Lawyer
Miriam Rose Ivan L. Pereira / Counsel
Nicholas Robin Jesson / Registered Foreign Lawyer

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