Mori Hamada‘s team has ’strong capabilities to handle a wide range of issues’, demonstrated by decades of experience in domestic and cross-border risk management and investigation-related matters. The team is jointly led by Yasuhiko Fujitsu, who focuses on accounting irregularities, insider trading, and market manipulation; Hideaki Umetsu, who has extensive experience in cross-border crisis management and investigations for Japanese company subsidiaries; and Hiroshi Yamauchi, who is well versed in internal investigations and media control. Kazuhito Imaizumi and Takaaki Kanayama are members to note in relation to data falsification investigations.
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‘The firm has the ability to go beyond legal issues and consider the overall benefits for their clients. Members of the MHM team are fully committed which is shown in the highly sophisticated results of the team's work.'
'Investigative work is unique because there are no fixed regulations or standard investigative methods. Therefore, clients want to know about the firm's experience, industry knowledge, and available resources. Mori Hamada & Matsumoto do have such experience, knowledge, and resources.'
'This MHM team has good teamwork and is able to handle projects smoothly, from small to large matters. Because of their experience in crisis management, they are able to make quick decisions in each and every situation.'
- 'Mori Hamada & Matsumoto's team has strong capabilities to handle a wide range range of issues. The firm is one of a few that can provide accounting fraud investigation in Japan.'
Key clients
- Daihatsu Motor Company (Toyota Group)
- Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.
- Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.
- Toyo Construction CO., Ltd.
- ADK Holdings Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. in internal investigation of inappropriate behaviour at its Yamanashi operation, from a whistle-blowing employee.
- Advised Toyo Construction Co., Ltd. during its tender offer by Infroneer Holdings Inc.
- Advised ADK Holdings in the investigation conducted by the Independent Investigation Committee established by ADK regarding bribery committed by its president and its former employees.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Takaaki Kanayama
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Kazuhito Imaizumi
Practice head
Yasuhiko Fujitsu; Hideaki Umetsu; Hiroshi Yamauchi
Other key lawyers
Kazuhito Imaizumi; Takaaki Kanayama