Iwata Godo‘s M&A team assists both public and private companies in corporate splits and demergers, spin-offs, share-for-share, and tender offers, as well as various corporate and securities law-related matters. The team is jointly led by Hiroki Ito, who specialises in joint ventures, restructurings, and corporate governance, and Atsushi Izumi, whose focus is on corporate and business-related matters. Satoshi Karashima is well-versed in IPOs and TOBs, while Shu Kakuno focuses on corporate governance and securities. In January 2024, Kohei Yamada was promoted to partner.

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Key clients

  • ANA Holdings Inc.
  • Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd.
  • Hulic Co., Ltd.
  • Mizuho Bank Ltd
  • Mitsubishi Corporation
  • Mitsubishi Electric Co., Ltd.
  • Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
  • Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
  • SENKO Group Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • Toppan Holdings

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hiroki Ito, Atsushi Izumi

Other key lawyers

Satoshi Karashima, Shu Kakuno, Kohei Yamada