A 2020 review from Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) of Japan-Australia M&A transactions and the trends driving cross-border investment.
The review reveals a positive story for the Japan-Australia investment relationship. While the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on Japanese investment in Australia in 2020, it did not redefine the underlying trade and investment relationship. Sector diversification continues with Japanese companies becoming increasingly sophisticated in both the way they invest and implement post-merger integration.