Finance

Comprehensive support in the field of corporate finance based on broad experience, knowledge, and expertise

Capital Markets

With a long history of “firsts” in capital markets, we are experienced in advising clients in the ever-changing capital markets practice

Practical solutions for challenging transactions

Comprehensive services for constantly evolving financing transactions in a global economy

Acquisition financing using leveraged buyout (LBO) techniques

Expertise on new financial instruments to meet increasingly diverse asset management needs in a complex regulatory regime

Drawing on our skills and strong industry connections to advise clients in the emerging J-REITs practice area

Comprehensive legal services for derivatives transactions

Comprehensive expertise for all types of real estate investment and financing transactions

A multi-disciplinary approach for effective assistance with project finance, drawing on experience across a broad range of practice areas

Quality one-stop services for issues relating to aircraft, ships, and asset-based finance

Jun. 22, 2021 ASSET MANAGEMENT BULLETIN: New Exemptions to Attract Foreign Investment Managers
May 10, 2021 ASSET MANAGEMENT BULLETIN: Lowering the Entry Barrier for Foreign Asset Management Firms: Introduction of the “Financial Market Entry Office”
Jul. 6, 2020 FINANCIAL REGULATION BULLETIN: New Regulations on Payment and Settlement and Cross-Sectional Financial Services Intermediaries (The Amendment of the Payment Services Act and the Act on Sales, etc. of Financial Instruments)
Apr. 21, 2017 FINANCIAL REGULATION BULLETIN: Japanese Virtual Currency Regulations take effect in April 2017
Jul. 28, 2015 FINANCIAL REGULATION BULLETIN: Publication of draft amendment to money laundering regulations

Apr. 20, 2022Awards: Eiko Hakoda Recognized in IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2022
Apr. 14, 2022Awards: 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™
Mar. 17, 2022Awards: Firm receives award at IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2022
Feb. 17, 2022Awards: Top Rankings Received from Chambers Global 2022
Jan. 12, 2022Awards: Top Rankings Received from The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022

Jan. 28, 2022External Seminars: ”Understanding the Variation Margin (VM) & Initial Margin (IM) CSA (Japanese Language)”
Sep. 29, 2020External Seminars: "Legal Environment for Islamic Social Finance"
Feb. 11, 2020External Seminars: "Investing in Japan’s Hospitality Business – What you need to know"
Sep. 24, 2019External Seminars: IBA Annual Conference Seoul 2019 "Hot topics and regulatory developments for asset managers and investment funds"
Jun. 12, 2019External Seminars: "Recent developments in financial administration and challenges for internal audits"

Magazine Article: "The Financial Technology Law Review Fifth Edition - Japan Chapter"
Magazine Article: "System Design for Introduction of SPACs in Japan"
Article: "International Comparative Legal Guide to: Lending & Secured Finance Laws and Regulations 2022 - Japan Chapter"
Magazine Article: "(Editorial) Benefits and Limitations of Enterprise Mortgages (Part 2) – From the Perspective of Finance Transactions"
Book: "The Theory and Practice of Equity Finance [3rd ed.]"