COVID-19 impact on cross-border M&A advisory business in Japan

Purpose The purpose of this study is to shed light on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cross-border M the authors lay out the foundation for the hardship of establishing trustful relationships between M&A advisors and their clients during the COVID-19 crisis. The three general themes elucidated the impact of the pandemic, highlighting the challenges confronting the Japanese M&A advisory business. These themes thus provide a more nuanced understanding of the COVID-19 impact.