M&A and Financial Communications

A professionally conceived and executed communications strategy is critical to the success of nearly every transaction involving Japan. Ashton has acted as a PR agency in some of Japan’s largest mergers and acquisitions. We work alongside you and your transaction team to plan and execute an effective approach for every step of the process, whether cross-border or within a single country.

Our ability to support your activities is based on first-hand experience in Japanese and international media and financial markets. We have particular skills in helping multinational deal teams understand and work effectively with Japanese counterparties in high-pressure situations where clear strategic thinking must be combined with cultural awareness.

Please contact our senior advisors directly and in complete confidence for examples of high-profile cases we have managed, including friendly and hostile takeovers, shareholder actions, MBOs, crises, and business restructuring.