The team at Miura & Partners supports clients through every stage of acquisition, including scheme formulation, due diligence, contract negotiations, closing, and post-closing. The team is jointly led by Hisashi Shibata, who is an expert in venture investments and share structures, and Haruka Murata, who handles cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures. Ryoichi Inoue assists Japanese clients with overseas expansion and cross-border M&A, while Tetsuya Goto focuses on tender offers and public M&A matters.
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Testimonials
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'Ms. Haruka Murata is well-versed in various laws and regulations and she possesses exceptional documentation skills. She provides valuable advice on negotiations with overseas counterparts.’
‘Well-established and trusted team, full of highly-specialised individuals who work together as a team.'
‘The attorneys at Miura & Associates have no problem responding to our needs in the areas in which they are familiar. They are quick to recognize issues, have excellent problem-solving skills, and explain things from our perspective.’
‘Hisashi Shibata has a wealth of knowledge and practical experience regarding M&A and TOB in Japan. He was also punctual and understood my intentions accurately.’
'Miura & Partner's practice consists of experienced lawyers with strong specialities in M&A, Capital Markets and Structured Finance. They consider power-balance and interests of every stakeholder appropriately and work hard on their deals.'
‘The team has lawyers with expertise in a variety of areas, but they are particularly strong in cross-border M&A. They provide easy-to-understand support for beginners regarding startup investments.'
Key clients
- Pasona Group Inc.
- Kenedix Residential Next Investment Corporation
- Ichigo Trust
- Shida Holdings Corporation
- Oisix Ra Daichi Inc.
- Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation
- Macnica Holdings, Inc. And Macnica, Inc.
- Mynavi Corporation
- WOW World Group Inc.
- Oriental Shiraishi Corporation
- OIC Group Co., Ltd.
- Tabikobo Co. Ltd.
Work highlights
Advised on Kenedix Residential Next Investment Corporation (“KDR”) in connection with the three-REIT merger.
Advised on sales of the common shares of Benefit One Inc.
Advised on Ichigo Trust's execution of a capital alliance agreement with Japan Display Inc. and underwriting of a third-party allotment of new shares (payment method: dead equity swap) etc. for the purpose of supporting Japan Display Inc (“JDI”)
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
Other key lawyers
Ryoichi Inoue; Tetsuya Goto