Miura & Partners offers a full-service, one-stop solution for M&A transactions, guiding clients through every stage of the process, from structuring deals and conducting due diligence to contract negotiation, closing, and post-closing matters. The firm also provides comprehensive support on legal issues related to competition law, including challenges arising from acquisitions, hostile takeovers, defence measures, and proxy fights. The practice is co-led by Hisashi Shibata, who focuses on matters involving privately held companies and has particular expertise in venture investments and share structures, and Haruka Murata, who regularly advises clients across sectors such as pharmaceuticals, IT, consumer services, and HR. Murata plays a key role in a wide range of M&A matters, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and startup investments.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Large firms tend to have not only talented individuals but connections with local and global experts, both technical and legal. This firm seems to have all of that.’
‘Very skilled and client-focused. They can think ahead of what the client is seeking.’
- 'The team’s strengths lie in their deep understanding of both legal principles and commercial realities, allowing them to deliver solutions that are not only legally sound but also commercially viable. Their responsiveness and ability to distil complex issues into clear, actionable guidance have been invaluable to our business operations.'
‘Haruka Murata is a highly trusted and accomplished attorney in Japan, particularly in cross-border M&A and other international investment matters. She responds promptly and provides appropriate advice based on her extensive experience.'
‘Hisashi Shibata deeply understands the requests of its clients and responds with a great sense of urgency.’
‘With regard to the team's strengths and key capabilities, Miura and Partners are particularly strong in cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures, and diversity. According to a newspaper, many working mothers belong to the team, which also encourages me anytime.’
‘Haruka Murata possesses not only exceptional documentation processing skills, but also sophisticated, energetic, persuasive power, with deep knowledge of laws and regulations, especially in cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures.’
‘The team always provide swift, clear, and accurate advice.’
'Haruka Murata is the partner of Miura ＆Partners whom we worked with for our M&A transaction. She is always very responsive and shows strong commitment over time to her client's success.'
'Ms. Haruka Murata always supports us quickly and appropriately. Her comments are always clear so that we are able to make decision without any hesitation.'
Key clients
- NEC Platforms, Ltd.
- TECHMATRIX CORPORATION
- Marunouchi Capital Inc.
- Konoike Transport Co., Ltd.
- KADOKAWA CORPORATION
- YAMATO HOLDINGS CO., LTD
- SBI Holdings, Inc.
- Showcase Inc.
- newmo, Inc.
- Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd.
- MISUMI Group Inc.
- KOMEDA Holdings Co., Ltd.
- NISSO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.
- FCE Inc.
- The Nisshin OilliO Group, Ltd.
- R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company
Work highlights
Advised the founding family shareholder on the acquisition of |TRANCOM CO., LTD. with Bain Capital, through a tender offer and management buyout
Advised Konoike Transport Co., Ltd. who has become the first Japanese company to acquire full ownership of Ferro Scrap Nigam Limited, an Indian government owned company.
Advised TECHMATRIX CORPORATION who acquired 100% of the shares of the Malaysian company, Firmus Sdn. Bhd.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Hisashi Shibata; Haruka Murata