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Yusuke Murakami Yusuke Murakami

Yusuke Murakami

Yusuke Murakami
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Tokyo
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+81-3-6266-8704
+81-3-6266-8704
yusuke.murakami@morihamada.com
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"He is a very experienced, competitive, sophisticated and reliable lawyer."
Chambers Asia Pacific 2024
"He provides very solid responses to all enquiries and is proactive in engaging with clients."
Chambers Asia Pacific 2024
"Yusuke Murakami knows what the customer's problems are before he attends the meeting, which makes it very smooth."
Chambers Asia Pacific 2025
"Yusuke Murakami is a very good lawyer who can put himself in his client's shoes and offers solutions to complex issues."
Chambers Asia Pacific 2026
"I rarely ask further questions about his advice as it is based on a thorough understanding of the client's position."
Chambers Asia Pacific 2026
Introduction Practices Cases Seminars Related Topics Major Awards Profile

Introduction

Yusuke Murakami has advised major investors, developers and contractors in a wide range of energy and infrastructure projects with respect to the full spectrum of project stages - development, construction (EPC), financing, M&A, joint venture, and dispute resolution.
Especially, in most innovative and challenging deals and cases, he provides in-depth advice and strategic solutions.
Also, he has extensive knowledge and experience in advising both Japanese and non-Japanese companies in cross-border transactions.

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Major Awards

  • Chambers Asia-Pacific - Projects & Energy (2022-2025)
  • Legal 500 Asia Pacific - Projects & Energy (2017-2025)
  • IFLR1000 - Project Finance (2022-2025)
  • Lexology Index⁠ (Japan National Leader), Energy & Natural Resources (2025)
  • The Best Lawyers in Japan - Energy Law, Project Finance & Development, Banking & Finance, Asset Finance, Structured Finance (2019-2025)

Profile

Background

The University of Tokyo (LL.B., 2004)
　
The University of Tokyo, School of Law (J.D., 2006)
　
Harvard Law School (LL.M., 2012)
　
Allen & Overy LLP, London (2012-2013)
　

Major Activities

  • Lecturer at the University of Tokyo, School of Law (Civil Law, 2010-2011)
  • Lecturer at the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law (Civil Law, 2015-2016)
  • Member of Subcommittee on Contract & Legal, Engineering Advancement Association of Japan (ENAA) (2019-)
  • Lecturer at Nagasaki Ocean Academy (2020-)
  • Member of the Engineering and Consulting Firms Association (ECFA), Japan（2022-）

Qualifications & Affiliations

admitted in Japan, 2007; New York, 2013
membership: Daini Tokyo Bar Association, New York State Bar Association

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