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Anderson Mori & Tomotsune Offices
24F, GRAND FRONT OSAKA TOWER B
3-1, OFUKA-CHO, KITA-KU, OSAKA-SHI
OSAKA 530-0011
530-0011
Japan
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Keita Tokura
Work Department
M&A, PE/VC, Corporate Governance
Position
Partner
Career
Joined Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (2005); Seconded to Slaughter and May as a visiting associate (2011-2012); Promoted to Partner at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (2014); Served as an adjunct lecturer at Seikei University, Faculty of Economics (2016-2018); Serving as an adjunct lecturer at Hitotsubashi University School of Law (2020-); Serving as an audit & supervisory board member of a Japanese IoT platform startup company (2019-); Serving as an independent director of a TSE-listed retail company (2020-).
Qualified in Japan (2005) and New York (2012).
Languages
Japanese (first language), English
Memberships
Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association (Japan), 2005.
Education
Hitotsubashi University (LL.B, 2004); New York University School of Law (LL.M in Corporations, 2011)
Lawyer Rankings
Japan > Corporate and M&A: Independent local firms
(Leading individuals: Bengoshi)The corporate M&A practice at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has a diverse client base, which includes private equity funds, international financial institutions, pharmaceuticals companies and manufacturers. Alongside handling domestic corporate work for Japanese clients, the practice regularly advises on cross-border investments, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions. The team is jointly led by Hiroki Kodate and Keiko Kaneko, who are both highly experienced in assisting domestic and international clients in heavily regulated sectors. Support is provided by Ko Wakabayashi and Keita Tokura on corporate governance matters, general corporate work, and international transactions, as well as M&A dispute resolution.
Lawyer Rankings
- Corporate and M&A: Independent local firms Japan
- Leading individuals: Bengoshi Japan > Corporate and M&A: Independent local firms
Top Tier Firm Rankings
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