Yoshihiro Morisato
Partner
- TEL:
- 81-3-6775-1177
- FAX:
- 81-3-6775-2177
Yoshihiro has a broad practice covering public and private M&A, equity capital markets and private equity, with particular experience in takeover bids, squeeze-out proceedings and stock exchange related works. He was seconded on a full time basis to the M&A advisory department of one of the leading Japanese securities firms in 2011. With this background, Yoshihiro brings a truly commercial perspective to legal advice and is noted by his clients for his ability to speak their language. Having worked in Australia and Thailand, coupled with experience in Japan, Yoshihiro understands the requirements of foreign clients and key elements of successful deal execution.
Practice Areas
Topics
Practice Groups
- Corporate Transaction Group
- Life Sciences and Health Care Practice Group
Background
Mar 2003 | Keio University (LL.B.) |
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Mar 2005 | Keio University (LL.M.) |
Mar 2006 | The University of Tokyo School of Law (J.D.) |
2006 - 2007 | The Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan |
May 2012 - Jul 2012 | Trained at Weerawong, Chinnavat & Peangpanor Ltd., Bangkok |
May 2013 | University of Virginia (LL.M.) |
Sep 2013 - Mar 2014 | Associated with Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Melbourne |
Mar 2014 - Aug 2014 | Associated with Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Perth |
Apr 2019 - | Lecturer, Seikei University, Faculty of Economics |
Publications
Investing In... 2024 - Law and Practice, Trends and Developments
Chambers and Partners
Jan 2024
Investing In... 2023 - Law and Practice, Trends and Developments
Chambers and Partners
Jan 2023
Investing In... 2022 - Law and Practice, Trends and Developments
Chambers and Partners
Jan 2022
A GUIDEBOOK FOR CORPORATE AUDIT & SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Shojihomu Co., Ltd.
Aug 2021
A GUIDEBOOK FOR CORPORATE DIRECTORS
Shojihomu Co., Ltd.
Jul 2021
Investing In... 2021 - Law and Practice, Trends and Developments
Chambers and Partners
Jan 2021
The 2nd Annual Guide to Practicing M&A Law: Q&A Jurisdictional Chapters, Japan
Mergers & Acquisitions Law Guide 2015 from LexisNexis
Jan 2015
Apr 2013
ANALYSIS Take Over Bid
Shojihomu
Sep 2009
Professional Admissions
- Japan (2007)
- New York (2014)
Professional and Academic Associations
- Daini Tokyo Bar Association
Languages
- Japanese (first language)
- English