Hiroki Kodate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
Band 2 : Corporate/M&A: Domestic
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
81-3-6775-1047Share profile
Band 2
About
Provided by Hiroki Kodate
Practice Areas
Has experience in the fields of Corporate and Commercial Transactions, M&A, Business Restructuring, Joint Ventures, Corporate Governance, Shareholder Activism, and Corporate Disputes.
Career
Admitted in Japan (1996), New York (2001).
Worked for the Civil Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Justice (2002-2005).
Professional Memberships
Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association (Japan), 1996.
Publications
'The Mergers & Acquisitions Review, Twelfth Edition (Japan Chapter)' (The Mergers & Acquisitions Review, Twelfth Edition); Others.
Personal
University of Tokyo (LLB, 1994); Harvard Law School (LLM, 2000).
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Hiroki Kodate maintains a strong presence in the market and is considered a skilful practitioner advising on M&A transactions and general corporate matters. His practice covers share acquisitions, mergers and franchise agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hiroki Kodate raises issues in advance at times, anticipating various situations and risks and provides advice that includes not only legal but also business perspectives."
"Hiroki Kodate is highly capable of grasping cases and responding quickly and accurately. He also excels at organising and managing his team."
"Hiroki Kodate raises issues in advance at times, anticipating various situations and risks and provides advice that includes not only legal but also business perspectives."
"Hiroki Kodate is highly capable of grasping cases and responding quickly and accurately. He also excels at organising and managing his team."