Corporate/M&A: Domestic
Japan
12 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Satoko Kuwabara
Asia-Pacific 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Gaien Partners
Asia-Pacific
Practice Areas
Mergers and Acquisitions, Acquisition Finance, Corporate Governance, General Corporate, Dispute Resolution
Career
Gaien Partners (2020-present), Mori Hamada & Matsumoto (partner 1998-2020, associate 1990-1997), Seconded to Freshfields in London (1994-1996)
Professional Memberships
Daini-Tokyo Bar Association, Inter-Pacific Bar Association
Publications
Co-author of “Analysis of Jupiter Telecommunications Supreme Court Decision: Fair Price Determined by Appraisal Proceeding in a Two-step Squeeze-out Transaction” (Commercial Law Review, 2016), contributor to “Comprehensive Analysis of M&A Laws of Japan” (Yuhikaku Publishing Co., Ltd., 2015), contributor to “A Systematic Look at the Issues: the Companies Act 5” (Dai-ichi Hoki Co. Ltd., 2012)
Personal
Oxford University (1994, M Juris), University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law (1988, LL.B.)
Chambers Review
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Chambers Asia & Pacific
Corporate/M&A: Domestic - Japan
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
We consult with her on corporate-related matters and receive useful advice.
Corporate/M&A: DomesticChambers Asia & PacificIn each case, she provided us with a high level of service.
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