Yuichi Urata

Practice Areas

Based in Osaka, Yuichi Urata is a corporate M&A lawyer with deep expertise in public takeovers, securities regulation, shareholders’ meetings, shareholder activism, and private equity and venture capital investments. He advises both listed and non-listed companies on complex and strategic corporate transactions, across domestic and international markets.

In addition to his M&A practice, Yuichi provides counsel on the employment aspects of commercial transactions, including employment law advice, internal investigations, employment litigation, and pension matters.

He also has strong sector experience in nursing care, infrastructure, energy, real estate, and asbestos-related matters, supporting clients with industry-specific insights and practical solutions.

Career

Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners, Tokyo (2008-present)

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP (New York)(2013-2014)

Professional Memberships

Osaka Bar Association, Japan Federation of Bar Associations (2007)

New York (2014)

Publications

- Indepth Overview - Practice Area for Asia-Pacific 2026 Japan Corporate/M&A: Domestic (Oct 2025)

- Lexology In-House View : Transaction Structures for Public Company M&A in Japan, Law Business Research Ltd. (June 2025)