Takao Kitano

Practice Areas

Over more than his 10 years of experience as an M&A lawyer, Takao has been engaged in a wide range of international transactions, including cross-border M&A transactions, formation of joint ventures, and various consultations for Japanese companies entering or exiting overseas markets. Also, he has been involved in a great number of venture capital investment projects mainly in the US and Asia.

Based on his unique experience studying in the universities in the US and working at US top tier investment banks for many years, he provides strategically focused legal advice to his international clients.

Career

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, Osaka (2020- present; Partner since 2023)

Worked with Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. (2000-2003)

Worked with JP Morgan Securities Japan Co., Ltd. (2003-2007)

Professional Memberships

Admitted in Japan, 2011; New York, 2018.

Osaka Bar Association; New York State Bar Association

Publications

"M&A Rules in Emerging Asian Countries - Fourth edition" (2023)

"M&A Rules in Emerging Asian Countries - Third edition" (2020)

"Joint Research and Development: Management and Key Points for Agreements" (2020)

Education