Satoko Kuwabara
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
Band 1 : Corporate/M&A: Domestic
Band 1
About
Provided by Satoko Kuwabara
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
Asia-Pacific
Satoko Kuwabara remains a highly respected practitioner in the field. She has experience in transactions and joint ventures, having represented international and Japanese clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"As Japan's pre-eminent corporate lawyer, she delivers highly sophisticated legal services, earning profound satisfaction among her clientele."
"She not only has deep knowledge and experience in the field, but very strong leadership with which to lead her team as well as the client."
"As Japan's pre-eminent corporate lawyer, she delivers highly sophisticated legal services, earning profound satisfaction among her clientele."
"She not only has deep knowledge and experience in the field, but very strong leadership with which to lead her team as well as the client."