HIROKO JIMBO is a corporate M&A partner at Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo), advising on various M&A transactions including joint ventures, technology alliances and general corporate matters, with strengths in industries where technology and intellectual property are important (e.g. electronics and other manufacturing industries, telecommunication industries, license / franchise business).  She also has strong expertise in Japanese FDI regulations and handled numerous FDI filings.  Based on the experience of various deals, she has unique insight to coordinate complex and difficult transactions that involve FDI elements.  She engaged in discussion as a member of council and committees at the Japanese government level on the amendment to Japan’s Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act in 2020 and the implementation thereof.  She has also served as an advisor for Council for Promotion of Foreign Direct Investment in Japan, Cabinet Office and actively supports the foreign investment promotion.