Linklaters and Dutch firm De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek have taken roles on Japanese financial services group Orix’s €1.935bn (£1.69bn) acquisition of asset manager Robeco Group from Rabobank, the largest Japanese outbound deal of the year so far.
Under the terms of the deal, Orix is acquiring 90.01% of the shares of Robeco, with the Dutch bank retaining a 9.99% equity stake as part of a strategic alliance between the two groups. Rabobank will continue to work with Orix in expanding Robeco’s business platform.
