Japan × Vietnam M&A Advisory
Your true partner is S&C
Drawing on deep expertise and experience, we deliver peace of mind through responsible service while opening a powerful gateway into the Vietnamese market.
About S&C
Solara & Co is a professional consulting firm specializing in M&A between Japan and Vietnam.
Solara & Co is a professional consulting firm specializing in Japan–Vietnam M&A. Leveraging rich experience and deep market knowledge, we help Japanese companies make the most of growth opportunities in the Vietnamese market.
Service
From advisory and due diligence to post-merger stabilization, our specialist teams stand beside you at every phase of doing business in Vietnam.
As a firm specializing in Japan–Vietnam M&A, we draw on rich experience and deep market knowledge to provide end-to-end support — from strategy and sourcing to negotiation and closing.
Learn more DDWe conduct financial, IT, legal, HR, tax and business DD with an on-the-ground team. We accurately surface Vietnam-specific risks and provide the basis for confident decision-making.
Learn more PMIWe support everything from integration planning, business-process and system integration, to building accounting and internal frameworks (including J-GAAP / IFRS transition) — maximizing deal value and local establishment.
Learn more EntryWe provide comprehensive support for market entry — local research, entry strategy design, local entity incorporation (IRC/ERC), back-office tasks such as bookkeeping, and trade and sales-channel business matching.
Learn moreWhy S&C
Expertise, cultural fluency and an on-the-ground network — three strengths that decide the outcome of cross-border M&A and lead to dependable results.
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Our team brings together advisors from globally renowned Big4 firms such as Deloitte Japan and KPMG Consulting Japan, alongside members holding a Japanese CPA, CFA Level 2 and a Vietnamese attorney qualification. Specialists with 40+ M&A deals provide optimal advice across the entire process.
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Most of our members have lived in Japan for more than ten years, with a deep understanding of Japanese corporate culture and business customs as their strength. This cultural fluency contributes greatly to a smooth Japan–Vietnam M&A process.
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Leveraging a partner network spanning all of Vietnam and across industries, we prioritize collaboration with local partners and government bodies. With support tailored to the character of each region and industry, we realize smooth and efficient market entry.
Members
Our founders studied at Yokohama National University and built careers at the front line of audit and consulting in Japan — Japan–Vietnam professionals. A team you can see, walking with you responsibly.
Co-Founder
President & CEO of S&C (Solara & Co Vietnam) / Co-Founder
Track Record
From early detection of tax risk to negotiation design that bridges valuation gaps — see the role we played in real deals.
Media
From the vantage point of live deals, our editorial team unpacks M&A, market entry, market trends and tax — practical knowledge that works in the field.
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News
Capital and business alliances, exhibitions and events, and the latest activities of Solara & Co.
Free Consultation
Under strict confidentiality, we offer a free initial consultation whether or not you have a specific deal in mind. Our specialist team walks with you from clarifying "where to begin."
