Corporate/M&A: Domestic
Japan
12 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Ryutaro Nakayama
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Nishimura & Asahi
Practice Areas
CorpoM&A
Corporate
Competition Law / Antitrust Law and other relevant laws
Career
2021 - Managing Partner
2020 – 2022 Professor from Practice, The Business Law Department of Hitotsubashi University Graduate School of Law
2008 – 2009 Lecturer, Seikei University Law School
2007 – 2019 Lecturer, Chuo Law School
2004 – 2005 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, New York
Professional Memberships
Admitted: Japan, 1999; New York, 2009.
Publications
2022.2 Japanese Anti - monopoly Act - Annotated Second Edition
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Global Guide
Corporate/M&A: Domestic - Japan
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Ryutaro Nakayama has experience on a range of transactional matters, including advising on the merger control aspects of M&A mandates. He is particularly well placed to handle transactions on behalf of clients operating in the regulated sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Ryutaro Nakayama stands out for his wealth of experience, accuracy of judgement and integrity.
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