Sojitz Expands into Specialty Medical Care with Strategic Acquisition

Deal News | May 23, 2025 | Hogan Lovells

Hogan Lovells has announced its role in advising Sojitz Corporation on a strategic acquisition that marks its entry into the specialty medical care field. This move is aimed at addressing the diversifying healthcare requirements in developed countries like Singapore, while also expanding Sojitz's healthcare footprint across Southeast Asia. The transaction is positioned to facilitate cutting-edge medical service implementation in the region. The Hogan Lovells team, led by partner Jacky Scanlan-Dyas along with several legal professionals across Tokyo, Singapore, and other APAC locales, provided comprehensive support across various legal domains including Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Intellectual Property. This collaboration underscores Hogan Lovells' strength in health sciences and its strategic counsel in spearheading Sojitz's growth in key markets.

Sectors

  • Healthcare
  • Legal Services

Geography

  • Southeast Asia – The transaction supports Sojitz's strategy to expand its healthcare services across the Southeast Asian region.
  • Singapore – Singapore was mentioned as a developed market where Sojitz aims to address diversifying medical needs through this acquisition.
  • Japan – The legal team advising Sojitz included key members based in Tokyo, indicating the geographical base of the advising firm's strategic operations.

Industry

  • Healthcare – The acquisition by Sojitz targets the healthcare industry by facilitating their entry into the specialty medical care sector, with a focus on meeting diverse medical needs.
  • Legal Services – Hogan Lovells, a law firm, provided legal advisory services to Sojitz on the acquisition, highlighting the role of legal expertise in facilitating complex transactions.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Sojitz CorporationTarget company, Acquiring companyCompanyA diversified Japanese trading company expanding into the specialty medical care sector in Southeast Asia.
    Hogan LovellsLegal advisorCompanyAn international law firm that provided legal advisory services to Sojitz for this acquisition.
    Jacky Scanlan-DyasPartner and APAC Regional Lead for Corporate & FinancePersonLed the Hogan Lovells team advising Sojitz with comprehensive legal expertise across the APAC region.