Mining & Metals
Our leading mining and metals team has a wealth of experience advising our clients on mining and metals related transactions both within Japan and abroad. Our lawyers are recognized as industry leaders, with a deep understanding of the mining and metals sector and commercial practices.
Our Mining and Metals team has expertise advising on all aspects of mining and metals related transactions. We support our clients in every stage of the metals development chain, from initial mineral exploration through to mine development and production as well as off-take arrangements and sale transactions.
Thanks to our deep understanding of the mining and metals industry we regularly advise on various aspects of the mining and metals business value chain, including M&A, business alliances, investment and financing, project and construction financing, antitrust and competition law related issues (including merger control matters), environmental compliance, international disputes, crisis management, leasing and real estate matters, royalty agreements, off-take agreements, export controls and sanctions, distribution chains and trade regulations. Our multi-jurisdictional team is recognized for its ability to provide strategic advice to support our Japanese and international clients. We also have significant experience collaborating with local counsel in other jurisdictions to support our clients achieve their business objectives, including with respect to cross-border commercial transactions, commercial disputes and regulatory investigations.
Recent Work
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- 2024.4
- JX Metals Corporation: Resource Circulation Joint Venture Established with Mitsubishi Corporation
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- 2023.12
- Nippon Steel Corporation: Investment in the steelmaking coal business spun off from Teck Resources Ltd.
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- 2023.2
- Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. - Transfer of interest in Ensham Coal Mine, Australia
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- 2023.2
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation: Acquisition of 85% stake in SB Energy Corporation
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- 2022
- ITOCHU Corporation: Capital and business alliance with ROSI SAS
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- 2022
- Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ): Investment in Shizen Energy Inc.
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- 2022
- Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. - Acquisition of TOA Oil Co., Ltd. through a tender offer
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- 2022
- NTT Ltd. Japan Corporation/Mitsui & Co., Ltd. - Trans-Pacific submarine cable system “JUNO”
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- 2022
- Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. - Acquisition of shares in Seibu Oil Co., Ltd.
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- 2022
- JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation - Sale of LS - Nikko Copper Inc.
Awards & Rankings
Seminars
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Speaking engagement: SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS Balancing renewable electricity: energy storage
Miami, United States
External Seminars
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Israel's top smart mobility startups in Tokyo
Tokyo
Nishimura & Asahi Seminars
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Speaking engagement: 2022 Energy and Environmental Joint Practice Group Meeting & Client Seminar
Houston, United States
External Seminars
Publications
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Article: Establishing your ISDS case
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Article: Full enforcement of the Act regulating the use of land important from a national security perspective, the initial designation of the covered area, and its impact on foreign operators
Legal Outlook by Nishimura & Asahi
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Global Legal Insights - Energy 2023: Japan
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