LPA-CGR avocats opened its Tokyo office in 2016 and remain as the sole French international business law firm in Japan. The firm now has six lawyers in Tokyo including lawyers who are registered with the Bar of Paris and of Tokyo.  

LPA-CGR is a leading full-service French law firm with an international reach born in 2016 from the merger of Lefèvre Pelletier & associés and CGR Legal. The firm has over 230 lawyers and professionals in 13 offices in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. 

Focusses / specialisms   

The firm’s Tokyo office is focused on corporate M&A and project development works. Active industry sectors include the automobile industry, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, cosmetics, energy, renewable energy, infrastructures, projects, hospitality, sports, music, and e-business. 

The Tokyo office and the firm’s Paris Japan Desk work in close cooperation and advise both Japanese companies investing in France and French companies investing in Japan, as well as foreign clients on their cross-border transactions. 

Key clients   

Key clients of the firm include Me Group Japan, Havas Group, Mane et Fils, Ciel et Terre International, Systra, Imerys Asia Pacific, Epsilon Composite, Clairvest Group Inc., Anest Iwata, Nippon Auto-Photo, Outbrain Japan, Teads Japan, TSG Japan, and Mephisto. 

Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023) 

During the research period the firm was very active in the corporate M&A and project development sectors. 

The corporate team kept busy with private acquisitions and financial investments transactions providing legal services for international clients mainly from western continental Europe, USA and Japan, assisting their expansion in Asia and in France. It is also worth mentioning the firm was involved in the RFP launched by the Wakayama Prefecture for the establishment of the first Integrated Resort Facilty with casino in Japan. 

Partner Kosuke Oie joined the firm’s corporate team in 2022. 

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)   

$3.5 billion the first Integrated Resort Facility with casino in Japan by Wakayama 

Client Feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)    

M&A 

“Strong support. Risk Analysis. Agreement facilitator.” 

“Quick understanding of our requirements and expectations, professionalism, fast to react, availability.” 

Lionel Vincent 

“Really understands our needs and makes smart proposals. Clear understanding of the legal frame and understanding of financial stakes. Friendly and positive attitude.” 

“Strong business understanding and support. Good in risk management. Agreement facilitator.”