Akira Matsushita
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
Up and Coming : Corporate/M&A: Domestic
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Provided by Akira Matsushita
Practice Areas
M&A, joint venture, private equity, unsolicited takeover, shareholder activism, corporate governance.
Career
Joined Mori Hamada & Matsumoto in 2006. Worked with Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Chicago (2012-2013). Lecturer at Kyoto University Law School (M&A Law)(2022-).
Professional Memberships
Admitted in Japan, 2006; New York, 2013.
Publications
"Impact of Guidelines for Corporate Takeovers on M&A Practice" (Keiri Joho, 2023); "Shareholders' Proposal and Proxy Fight [3rd ed.]" (Shojihomu, 2023)(co-author); "Comprehensive Analysis of M&A Laws of Japan [2nd ed.]" (Yuhikaku, 2022)(co-author); "Framework for Court Decisions Regarding Takeover Defense Measures and Practical Implications" (Commercial Law Review, 2022)(co-author); "Latest Standards for Handling Activist Shareholders - Based on Changing Trends in Shareholder Activism" (Commercial Law Review, 2021); ”Theory and Practice of Agreements with and among Shareholders – Joint Ventures, Capital Alliances and Start-ups” (Yuhikaku, 2021)(co-author); "Analysis of Voting Policy for Institutional Investors and Outcomes 2021" (Shojihomu, 2021)(co-author); "M&A Contract - Model Clauses and Commentary" (Shojihomu, 2018)(co-author); "TOBs in Japan - Systems and Demonstrations" (Yuhikaku, 2016)(co-author).
Personal
Graduated from Keio University (LL.B. 2005); Cornell Law School (LL.M. 2012).
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