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伊達 隆彦
伊達 隆彦

Takahiko DATE

  • Partner
  • Tokyo
  • "He is “definitely up-and-coming” and “one of the smartest young lawyers” in the market. He enters the rankings owing to wide-spread praise for his corporate law practice, which spans M&A transactions, joint ventures and buy-outs. “His knowledge, experience and capabilities are top class,” adds an impressed client."

    Chambers, Corporate/M&A: Domestic (Asia-Pacifice 2020)
  • "He is described by market sources as "a very good counsel" who "is a very clear and commercially minded lawyer."

    Chambers, Corporate/M&A: Domestic (Global/Asia-Pacific 2022)
  • "He is described as a “very competent and diligent” lawyer, whose “client service and commercial awareness is very good."

    Chambers, Corporate/M&A: Domestic (Asia-Pacifice 2021)

Takahiko’s strengths are his ability to handle a wide range of deals in a flexible and timely manner, and his extensive experience in PE funds, cross-border transactions, as well as TMT and pharmaceutical industry-related M&A transactions.

Takahiko handles a wide range of domestic and international M&A transactions, general corporate matters, and labor matters. In particular, he has extensive experience in private equity fund investments, cross-border transactions (mainly in Europe and the U.S.), as well as TMT and pharmaceutical industry-related M&A transactions. Regardless of the difficulty or complexity of a case, his policy is to respond in a flexible, appropriate, and timely manner in accordance with his clients’ needs and expectations. He is also actively involved in D&I activities and pro bono work.

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Education

2006
New York University School of Law (LL.M., Dean's Graduate Award)
2000
The University of Tokyo (LL.B.)

Professional Experience

Outside Director, Sight Visit Inc. 
Lecturer, Waseda Law School (Corporate Reorganization and M&A)  
Legal Division., Citigroup Japan Holdings Corp. (former Nikko Citi Holdings Inc.) 
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, New York