Shigeki Tatsuno
Shigeki Tatsuno

Partner

Tokyo
LEGAL AWARDS
Weekly Toyo Keizai –The Lawyers to Retain -Selected 25 Lawyers by Areas-
Expert Guides - Life Sciences 2018
The Best Lawyers in Japan™・Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2025 Edition)
The Best Lawyers in Japan™ 2024
Best Lawyers 2023
Key Practice Areas
M&A
Support for Start-ups
Asset Management and Investment Funds
Life Sciences
Corporate
TEL:81-3-6775-1098
/FAX:81-3-6775-2098
Shigeki Tatsuno has a thorough knowledge in M&A, Joint Venture and cross-border transactions. In addition, he regularly advises a number of venture companies and PE funds, and engages in general corporate matters, including IP transactions, broadly.
SERVICES
Industries
Energy and Natural Resources
Private Equity Fund
Transportation and Logistics
Telecommunication, Media, and Entertainment
IT, Internet and Security
Medical, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Life Science and Biotechnology
Sports
Automotive, Ship and Machinery
Chemical
Food and Beverage
Brand and Apparel
Metal
Electronics and Equipment
Consumer Product and Retail
Trading
Construction and Infrastructure
Hospitality and Gaming
Education and HR
Digital
Aviation/Space
Government and Public Sector
AI/Technology
CAREER
Mar 2000
The University of Tokyo (LL.B.)
Oct 2002
The Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan
May 2007
Graduate study, New York University School of Law (LL.M.)
Nov 2007 - Jul 2008
Associated with Herbert Smith (currently, Herbert Smith Freehills), Paris
Nov 2014 -
Member of the Human Research Ethics Review Committee of Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Mar 2018
Member of the External Evaluation Committee for the Program for Promoting the Enhancement of Research Universities (Fiscal 2017), Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Apr 2019 - Jul 2024
Member of the Ethics Review Committee of Medical Research Institute Tokyo Medical and Dental University
QUALIFICATIONS
Japan (2002) New York (2008)
PROFESSIONAL AND
ACADEMIC ASSOCIATION
Daini Tokyo Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Entertainment Lawyers Network
Human Research Ethics Review Committee of Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Member of the Ethics Review Committee of Medical Research Institute Tokyo Medical and Dental University
LANGUAGES
Japanese (first language)
English
Shigeki Tatsuno
Shigeki Tatsuno
TEL:81-3-6775-1098
/FAX:81-3-6775-2098
M&A
Support for Start-ups
Asset Management and Investment Funds
Life Sciences
Corporate