We are pleased to participate in the Mergermarket M&A Forum Japan 2026, hosted by Mergermarket on June 23, 2026, in Tokyo. The forum will bring together leading corporate investors, M&A advisors, and private equity fund managers to explore the latest opportunities, trends, and challenges shaping Japan’s evolving M&A landscape.
Through a series of panel discussions, data presentations, and case studies, delegates will gain insights into the key drivers influencing deal activity across the region.
We are excited to highlight two sessions featuring our team:
11:15 AM – Taku Kinomura
The Growing Importance of Effective Stakeholder Engagement in Japan’s M&A Market
In this case study session, Taku will explore the increasingly important role of stakeholder engagement in successful M&A transactions. As Japan’s corporate landscape continues to evolve, effective engagement with shareholders, employees, regulators, and other key stakeholders has become a critical factor in achieving transaction success and long-term value creation.
1:30 PM – Dominic Henderson
Shareholder Activism: The Tightrope Between Foreign Capital and Domestic Stakeholders
This session will explore how Japan’s public M&A market is experiencing unprecedented momentum, driven by corporate governance reforms and increased shareholder activism. Once considered a niche strategy, activism is now playing a central role in driving transactions and reshaping corporate strategy. At the same time, concerns around foreign activist influence and capital flows are prompting increased scrutiny from corporations and policymakers alike.
Discussion topics include:
- How are Japanese corporations reacting as activist strategies evolve from aggressive to collaborative?
- How are Japanese boards utilizing strategic defenses (carve-outs and take-privates) to preempt shareholder pressure?
- How can private equity capitalize on the rising wave of activist-driven strategic defenses?
- How might the regulatory environment change in response to increased activist activity?
Date: June 23, 2026
Venue: Conrad, Tokyo
Register for the event here.
