Introduction
Yohsuke is a core member of the cross-border M&A group and has extensive experiences in advising international clients on a wide range of transactions in Japan. He is also the leading partner in the firm's FDI regulations practice and has navigated clients successfully through complex Japanese FDI regulations.
Major Cases
Seminars
- March 5, 2025 (Wed) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (JST)“Japan/U.S. Seminar: The Current U.S. M&A and National Security Environment”
Research Reports
Major Awards
- IFLR1000 (Notable practitioner, M&A) (2024)
- Best Lawyers in Japan (Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law) (2024)
Profile
Background
The University of Tokyo (LL.B., 2004)
The Unviersity of Tokyo, School of Law (J.D., 2006)
The University of Chicago Law School (LL.M., 2012)
Davis Polk & Wardwell (Tokyo and New York) (2012-2013)
Major Activities
- Member of Study Group on Challenges for and Case Studies in Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions in Japan (2022-2023)
- Corporate M&A Law Committee Liaison Officer of International Bar Association (IBA) Asia Pacific Regional Forum (2023-)
- Member of the National University Corporation Evaluation Committee (2024-)
Qualifications & Affiliations
admitted in Japan, 2007; New York, 2013
Daini-Tokyo Bar Association
Daini-Tokyo Bar Association