Clifford Chance advises Natixis CIB on its acquisition of Sangyo Sosei Advisory

Global law firm Clifford Chance has advised Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) on its acquisition of Sangyo Sosei Advisory Inc. (SSA), further expanding Natixis CIB’s Investment Banking & Real Assets (IBRA) and M&A capabilities in Japan.

The transaction forms part of Natixis CIB’s broader strategic expansion in Japan. Founded in 2009, SSA is a leading Japanese M&A advisory firm and was Japan’s first independent financial adviser focused on the technology, media and telecommunications sector before expanding into infrastructure advisory.

Partner Alex Bidlake said, “This transaction represents an important step in Natixis CIB’s continued investment in Japan. We were pleased to support Natixis CIB by combining deep local market knowledge with international transactional experience, reflecting the increasingly global nature of M&A activity in Japan.”

Partner Michihiro Nishi added, “This transaction required careful navigation of a number of Japanese law considerations. Japan continues to be one of the most attractive M&A markets in Asia Pacific, drawing strong interest from international investors seeking high-quality businesses and opportunities to strengthen their regional and global platforms.”