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Recommended by Asialaw Leading Lawyers 2008
Notable for his ability to advise on M&A and other transactional matters that span various and diverse areas of the law. He handles cross-border matters seamlessly utilizing his global personal network, based on his considerable experience in developing the firm’s vast network of overseas law firms.
Takemi Hiramatsu specializes in general corporate matters including M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. He is also skilled in dispute related matters, including those relating to employment and intellectual property. He is especially known for his ability to advise on M&A and other transactional matters that traverse various areas of the law, including corporate, securities, employment, IP and insolvency laws. Further, with his personal network and his decades of experience in developing the firm’s impressive network of overseas law firms, he is able to handle cross-border matters seamlessly utilizing expert foreign lawyers spanning the globe. His clients include some of the world’s most prestigious listed and unlisted companies. He is also a member of the firm’s Latin American practice team and African practice team. He was recognized as a recommended lawyer for M&A by Asialaw Leading Lawyers 2008 (August 2008) , for Real Estate Law by Best Lawyers Japan 2024 (April 2023) and for Real Estate Law by Best Lawyers Japan 2025 (April 2024).
Representative Work
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- 2023.6
- Assistance in matters relating to Japan Broadcasting Corporation’s (NHK) establishment of an intermediate holding company
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- 2022
- Seiko Holdings Corporation's subsidiary's simultaneous acquisition of three entities with the aim to accelerate the diversified expansion of its system solutions businesses
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- 2017
- Yamaha Corporation's acquisition of land in Indonesia for its new manufacturing plant
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- 2013
- Represented Halla Climate Control Corporation in the Japanese portion of its global acquisition of Visteon Corporation’s climate control business
Awards & Rankings
Seminars
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Workplace reductions-in-force
Miami
External Seminars
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Legal matters that you all should bear in mind in handling M&A deals
Tokyo
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IP Seminar: Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in China
Beijing
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Credit Crunch, Bailouts and Global Shaking - What's Next? / Intellectual Property Aspects of IT Outsourcing
Mumbai
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Trade Secrets and Legal Measures For Their Protection
Seoul
External Seminars
Publications
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Lex Mundi Global Employment Law Guide - Japan
Articles
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Lex Mundi Global Employment Law Guide - Japan
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Lex Mundi Global Employment Law Guide (Japan Chapter)
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Getting the Deal Through - Distribution & Agency 2019: Japan
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Getting the Deal Through - Distribution & Agency 2018: Japan
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News
- Appointment
- Takemi Hiramatsu has been appointed as a member (chairperson) of the “Expert Committee for the Review of the Governance of the Executive Office of Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK).”
- Appointment
- Takemi Hiramatsu has been appointed as an Observer on the "Committee for Discussion of Viewer Receiving-Fee System, Etc." established by Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK).
- Appointment
- Takemi Hiramatsu has been appointed as an Executive Auditor of Sanrio Company, Ltd.
- Appointment
- Takemi Hiramatsu has been appointed as the Regional Vice Chair, Asia Pacific of the Labor and Employment Practice Group of Lex Mundi.
- Notices
- Takemi Hiramatsu was elected and served as a member of the Chairman Nominating Committee of PRAC (Pacific Rim Advisory Council) to nominate the next Chair and Vice Chair of PRAC.
Education
- 1993
- Columbia University School of Law (LL.M.)
- 1987
- The University of Tokyo (LL.B.)
Professional Experience
- Chairperson, Expert Committee for the Review of the Governance of the Executive Office of Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK)
- Observer, Committee for Discussion of Japan Broadcasting Corporations Viewers Fee System, Etc.
- Executive Auditor, Sanrio Company, Ltd.
- Regional Vice Chair Asia Pacific, Labor and Employment Practice Group of Lex Mundi
- Member, Chairman Nominating Committee of Pacific Rim Advisory Council
- Member, Chairman Nominating Committee of Pacific Rim Advisory Council
- Member, the International Committee of the Daini Tokyo Bar Association
- Member, Chairman Nominating Committee of Pacific Rim Advisory Council
- Member, Policy and Planning Committee of Pacific Rim Advisory Council
- Member, Chairman Nominating Committee of Pacific Rim Advisory Council
- Co-Chairman, Intellectual Property and Licensing Practice Group of Pacific Rim Advisory Council
- Davis Polk & Wardwell, New York