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Hiroki Kodate

Hiroki Kodate

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Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
 Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: Domestic

Japan

11 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Corporate/M&A and private equity. In particular, he regularly advises both Japanese and foreign clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate governance. He served as a member of the study group of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industrial of Japan, which formulated the influential Takeover Guidelines. He also regularly provides legal services on general corporate and commercial matters, litigations as well as anti-competition issues.

Career

Admitted in Japan (1996), New York (2001).

Professional Memberships

Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association (Japan), 1996.

Publications

Japan Chapter 'The Mergers & Acquisitions Review, 12th Edition' (co-author) (Law Business Research, 2018); Japan Chapter 'Corporate Governance 2nd Edition' (co-author) (Thomson Reuters, 2015)

Personal

University of Tokyo (LLB, 1994); Harvard Law School (LLM, 2000).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A: Domestic - Japan

Band 2
Individual Editorial
Hiroki Kodate maintains a strong presence in the market and is considered a skilful practitioner advising on M&A transactions and general corporate matters. His practice covers share acquisitions, mergers and franchise agreements.
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Strengths

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  • Hiroki Kodate has a deep understanding of our company and is highly qualified to lead both individuals and legal teams. We have full confidence in him.

    Corporate/M&A: DomesticChambers Global Guide

  • He has very high team management skills and has excellent partners and associates in the right positions.

    Corporate/M&A: DomesticChambers Global Guide

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Asia-Pacific Region

Japan

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