Takeshi Fukuda

Practice Areas

M&A, securities, private equity, corporate governance, general corporate.

Career

Worked at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz (2018–2019).

Worked at Bredin Prat, Paris (2019–20).

Professional Memberships

Japan (Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association) (2013).

State of New York (2019).

Publications

“Practical Considerations Concerning the 'Guidelines for Corporate Takeovers' (Part 1&2)” (2023, co-author).

"Getting the Deal Through - PRIVATE M&A 2024 - Japan Chapter" (2023, co-author).

“Responding to Shareholder Proposals on Director Candidates - Possibility of Handling such Proposals with Japan‘s Version of the Prior Notification Clause” (2023, co-author).

“Comprehensive Analysis of M&A Laws of Japan” (2nd edition) (2022, co-author).

“Framework for Court Decisions Regarding Takeover Defense Measures and Practical Implications (Parts 1–3)” (2022, co-author).

“ESG and Commercial Law” (2021, co-author).

“Latest Practices Regarding Directors Dispatched by Activist Shareholders – Practices in the U.S. and Legal Considerations under Japanese Law” (2021).

“Theory and Practice of Agreements with and among Shareholders – Joint Ventures, Capital Alliances and Start-ups” (2021, co-author).

Work Highlights

Represented ENEOS in its acquisition of Japan Renewable Energy (2021-2022).

Languages Spoken

English, French and Japanese

Education

Awards