Akira Matsushita
Partner
“Mr. Matsushita has a deep understanding of our business needs, including the competitive environment and our future business growth plan. He provides practical advice as well as problem-solving proposals. We also like his communication style; he conveys his advice on difficult issues in a way that is easily understood regardless of the audience and their level of legal understanding.”
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
“The lawyer, Mr. Akira Matsushita, was well experienced in dealing with public M&A. He knew legal matters and also knew how to navigate clients based on their preference and the latest regulatory trend.”
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
“He is very competent and has very good team management skill and also very collaborative for us, likely our company doctor.”
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
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The Best Lawyers in Japan™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2025 edition)Yasuzo TakenoAyako Ikeda - Awards
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Major Awards
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・Chambers Global and Asia-Pacific - Corporate/M&A (2022-2024)
・The Legal 500 Asia Pacific - Corporate and M&A (2022-2024)
・IFLR1000 - M&A, Private equity (2023-2024)
・asialaw Leading Lawyers - Corporate and M&A (2020-2024)
・The Best Lawyers - Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2020-2024)
Profile
Background
Keio University (LL.B., 2005)
Cornell Law School (LL.M., 2012)
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Chicago (2012-2013)
Major Activities
- Lecturer at Kyoto University Law School (2022-)
Qualifications & Affiliations
admitted in Japan, 2006; New York, 2013
membership: Daini-Tokyo Bar Association
membership: Daini-Tokyo Bar Association
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