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Kenta Kawabata specializes in litigation and dispute resolution matters. He has an excellent track record in large and difficult cases, and counsels companies and individuals on a wide range of matters. Based on this extensive experience and knowledge, he aims to quickly resolve any case to the best of his ability.
Recently, he has been focusing on the field of environmental law. He presides over the Environmental Law Practice Group within the firm and serve as a core member of the group, advising on cases and other activities.

• Disputes/Dispute Resolution
  • Civil Disputes
  • Corporate and Commercial Disputes
  • Tax Disputes
  • Administrative Disputes
  • Disputes in Information Technology Systems Development
  • International Arbitration/Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate Criminal Defense/White Collar Crime
  • Consumer Disputes
  • Employment Disputes
• Infrastructure/Energy
  • Environment and Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Apr. 18, 2024 Awards

The Best Lawyers in Japan™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2025 edition)

Apr. 20, 2023 Awards

The Best Lawyers in Japan™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2024 edition)

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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Feb. 25, 2020 Firm News

Eleven new partners and twelve new counsels

Jan. 7, 2009 Firm News

28 new lawyers joined Mori Hamada & Matsumoto

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Book

"Practical Manual for Responding to Product Accidents and Corporate Scandals - From Preventive Measures and Initial Responses to Restoring Reliability Based on Actual Case Samples"

Magazine Article

"The Legal 500: Environment Comparative Guide (the 5th Edition) – Japan Chapter"

Book

"Legal Issues and Corporate Governance on Sustainability"

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• Keio University (LL.B., 2005)
• The University of Tokyo, School of Law (J.D., 2007)