Kota Kikuchi
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
Band 4 : Projects & Energy: Domestic
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About
Provided by Kota Kikuchi
Practice Areas
Kota Kikuchi is a founding partner of Kaynex Law Offices focused on corporate and finance transactions.
Kota advises both international and Japanese domestic clients in strategic transactions and relationships and has a wealth of experience representing investors and financial institutions in asset financing and leveraged buyout financing projects. He has also represented various international financial institutions, investors and contractors in the development, construction and financing of major real state and renewable energy projects. Kota also has extensive experience with investigations arising under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other anti-corruption legislation.
Career
Before joining Kaynex, Kota advised clients at a leading international law firm’s Tokyo and Los Angeles offices.
Professional Memberships
Daini Tokyo Bar Association (2004 - Present)
Personal
Education:
Stanford Law School (LL.M., 2008 - 2009)
University of Tokyo (B.A., 1996 - 2001)
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Kota Kikuchi is a founding partner at Kaynex Law Offices in Tokyo. He offers significant expertise in energy sector transactions, advising clients on acquisitions as well as project finance and development matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kikuchi-sensei is available at any time, takes the time to listen to you, doesn't jump to conclusions and provides you with all possible alternatives."
"He is one of the most reliable lawyers in this market."
"Kikuchi-sensei is available at any time, takes the time to listen to you, doesn't jump to conclusions and provides you with all possible alternatives."
"He is one of the most reliable lawyers in this market."