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An expert on cross-border M&A, Kenta advises both domestic and international clients on Japan related deals.
He also regularly advises international clients doing business in Japan. He is admitted to practice in Japan, New York and England and Wales.

• Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Mergers and Acquisitions/Reorganizations
  • Private Equity
  • Venture Capital/Start-ups
• International Practice
  • EU Practice
• Information Technology, Life Sciences and Intellectual Property
  • Intellectual Property and Entertainment

Apr. 14, 2022 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™

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Jan. 7, 2014 Firm News

32 new lawyers joined Mori Hamada & Matsumoto

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Feb. 19, 2020External Seminars

"Building a good business relationship with Japanese companies"

Feb. 13, 2020External Seminars

"European M&A Seminar for Japanese Expats"

Dec. 10, 2019External Seminars

"How to successfully enter the Japanese market"

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Magazine Article

"An Overview of the UK's New Investment Regulation (National Security and Investment Act) and its Effect on M&A Practice"

Magazine Article

"Getting the Deal Through - Pensions & Retirement Plans - Japan"

Book

"M&A Legislation in Emerging Asian Countries - Second edition"

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• Keio University (LL.B., 2009)
• Keio University Law School (J.D., 2012)
• Columbia University School of Law (LL.M., Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, 2018)
• with Gleiss Lutz, Germany (2018-2019)
• with Cuatrecasas, Spain (2019-2020)
• with Macfarlanes, England（2020-2021）