Hiroki Kodate
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Client SatisfactionAnderson Mori & Tomotsune‘s corporate and M&A team advises domestic and international clients on private equity, joint ventures, and strategic investment matters. Specialising in complex cross-border transactions, the team assist clients in Japan and supports Japanese corporations expanding abroad. The team is jointly led by Hiroki Kodate and Keiko Kaneko, whose expertise lies in heavily regulated sectors such as energy, natural resources, and pharma. Key members include Ko Wakabayashi, who is experienced in China-related matters, and Keita Tokura, who focuses on high-tech investments.
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Testimonials
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‘I worked with AMT on numerous deals involving Japan and the UK. They have excellent English speakers, they are proactive and very focused on client service. I find them a pleasure to work with.’
'The team has profound and reliable legal expertise, with solid knowledge about M&A in China and India.'
‘Other than the high-quality legal service, I was impressed by their commercial knowledge of the main players in the related industries. The team was very flexible and the cooperation was also excellent ’
‘Clients consistently praise the firm's quick response and appropriate advice. The team excels in Japanese domestic M&A transactions, backed by their extensive experience in these areas.’
‘The partners in this firm stand out as a top choice for anyone seeking a dynamic, result-driven legal firm. They provide professional workstreams in an efficient manner.’
‘The team shows great communication skills when dealing with clients and other advisors. They are very professional and very client-focused.'
Key clients
- Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Bain Capital, LLC
- Ryosan Company, Limited
- Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
- SMBC Capital Partners Co., Ltd.
- Trustar Capital Partners Japan Limited
- Marunouchi Capital Inc.
- Bain Capital, LLC
- TAKISAWA Machine Tool Co., Ltd.
- Mizuho Leasing Company, Limited
- Fund Corporation for the Overseas Development of Japan's ICT and Postal Services (Japan ICT Fund)
- Konica Minolta, Inc.
- MBK Partners
- Japan Industrial Solutions, Ltd.
- JSR Corporation
- Benesse Holdings, Inc.
- SBI Shinsei Bank, Limited
- Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd.
- Monstarlab Holdings Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd. ("the Target") on the launch of a tender offer by Otemon Co., Ltd, aimed at acquiring the shares of the target as part of a management buyout transaction.
- Advised Ryosan and Ryoyo Electro Corporation on entering a definitive agreement for management integration by way of a joint share transfer, by which the parties establish a joint holding company and become wholly owned subsidiaries of the joint holding company.
- Advised on the business integration of Relic, Inc., an affiliate of Mitsui and KDDI Evolve, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of KDDI Corporation.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hiroki Kodate, Keiko Kaneko