- Languages
- JapaneseEnglish
Contact Information
- TEL
- +81-3-6266-8926
- FAX
- +81-3-6266-8826
Practice Areas
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Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Disputes/Dispute Resolution
- Information Technology, Life Sciences and Intellectual Property
Work Highlights
- KKR's acquisition of Unizo Hotel and its portfolio of 14 hotel properties (May 2024)
Wataru Ishida：Awards
- Awards
- The Best Lawyers in Japan™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2025 edition)
- Awards
- The Best Lawyers in Japan™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2024 edition)
- Awards
- Lawyers from Mori Hamada & Matsumoto were included in the 13th edition of The Best Lawyers in Japan™ and the inaugural Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™
Wataru Ishida：News
- Firm News
- 17 new partners and 17 new counsels
- Firm News
- 19 new partners and 17 new counsels
- Public Service
- Wataru Ishida became the ｍentor at NEXs Tokyo
Wataru Ishida：Newsletters
Wataru Ishida：Publications
- Book
- "100 Q&A: Complying with Global Data Protection Laws"
- Article
- "Examination of M&A, Noting the Risk of Human Rights Violations - Keeping Up with the Recent Rise in Societal Demands"
- Magazine Article
- "Treatment of Existing Shareholders in Private Liquidation - Based on the Most Recent Case"
Wataru Ishida：Research Reports
2012 Investigation Report on Legislative System in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (March 2013)
Wataru Ishida：Other
Background
- The University of Tokyo (LL.B., 2008)
- The University of Tokyo, School of Law (J.D., 2010)
- New York University School of Law (LL.M., 2017)
- with McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Washington D.C. (2017-2018)
Major Activities
- Mentor at NEXs Tokyo (2020-)
- Certified as a Support Institution for Business Innovation, Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (2022-)
- Member of the Japanese Association of Turnaround Professionals (2023-)
Bar Admissions
admitted in Japan, 2011; New York, 2018
Daini Tokyo Bar Association
New York State Bar Association