Mr Norihito Sato > Mori Hamada & Matsumoto > Tokyo, Japan > Lawyer Profile

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto’s corporate practice is lauded by clients for its ‘extremely high performers‘ and for being ‘reliable in difficult situations‘. Practice heads Hajime Tanahashi and Gaku Ishiwata have specialisms within private equity and venture financing, while the wider practice is able to assist clients with matters such as corporate restructurings, cross-border acquisitions, international mergers, joint ventures, squeeze-out transactions, and shareholder activism. The team, which also includes notable contacts Akira Matsushita and Atsushi Oishi, has a particular strength in the technology sector, as well as experience within the manufacturing, banking, financial services, pharmaceuticals and energy industries. Norihito Sato is commended for providing ‘thoughtful and practical solutions’ for clients.

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto continues to handle the full spectrum of TMT-related matters. The group displays vast experience in multinational restructuring, high-value transactions, regulatory matters, and IP litigation. The exceptional team is co-led by partners Koichiro Iida, Atsushi Okada, and Hiromi Hayashi. Iida advises a number of banks and tech companies on regulatory issues concerning data protection, Okada is well placed to handle mandates involving autonomous vehicles, drones, and digital health regulation, and Hayashi is known for advising on license requirements under the Radio Wave Act. For matters on cybersecurity, IT, and data protection, Daisuke Tsuta comes highly recommended. Norihito Sato has broad expertise in the automotive sector.