Miura & Partners offers a one-stop legal solution for clients. Founded in 2019, the firm practises in sectors including corporate and M&A, finance, competition law and intellectual property. With the philosophy of ‘providing comprehensive legal advice and assisting clients in achieving their business goals’, the firm retains its presence both domestically and internationally. Masayuki Atsumi, Tomotake Matsuda, and Kazuo Itazaki are the key figures. The firm’s M&A practice welcomed Mayuko Mase as a partner in September 2023.
Client feedback
"Accurate explanations and legal advice." – Corporate and M&A
"For our preliminary study, they gave us a wonderful lecture on the topic." – Corporate and M&A
"High-quality legal service for cross-border M&A." – Corporate and M&A
"In our investment project, we received valuable advice not only from a legal perspective, but also from tax, finance, and business perspectives." – Corporate and M&A
"Miura & Partners not only works quickly and is polite, but also thinks from our company's perspective from a management perspective." – Corporate and M&A
"Practical advice and quick responses based on extensive corporate experience." – Corporate and M&A
"Professional in takeover bid procedures." – Corporate and M&A
"Provided professional advice on how to respond to queries posed by shareholders." – Corporate and M&A
"Quick and appropriate drafting and reviewing of related contracts." – Corporate and M&A
"Quick response and sound advice." – Corporate and M&A
"Rich transaction experience, excellent English proficiency, fast feedback, reasonable fees." – Corporate and M&A
"Smooth advisory and interpretations for intricate transactions." – Corporate and M&A
"They are quick to respond, and they help us realise what the legal issue is in a problem." – Corporate and M&A
"Thorough, speedy, responsive, effective, involvement of senior lawyers." – Corporate and M&A
"We highly value the ability to provide flexible and practical legal advice based on a holistic view of the entire business situation, rather than rigid legal judgments." – Corporate and M&A
"Wide knowledge and global network." – Corporate and M&A
"Based on excellent knowledge of both litigation and our business, their performances are always client-friendly and extremely effective." – Dispute resolution
"A standout aspect of the firm lies in its exceptional commitment to client satisfaction and delivering high-quality services. Its positive attributes include a strong focus on innovation, a dedicated team of professionals who possess deep expertise in their respective fields, and a proactive approach to addressing client needs. Furthermore, the firm's ability to consistently meet deadlines, maintain open lines of communication with clients, and adapt to changing market conditions demonstrates its agility and resilience. Overall, the firm's impressive track record of success and its unwavering dedication to excellence make it a trusted partner for clients seeking superior legal services." – Infrastructure
"Accurate review from an expert point of view." – Intellectual property
"The firm did the best performance based on our requests such as budgets and time limitation." – Investment funds
"They have been strongly supporting our litigations, through which we achieved favourable judgments in the courts, including the final decision made by the Supreme Court." – Labour and employment
"Ability to receive one-stop advice in a wide range of areas." – Labour and employment
"Courteous service, prompt response, and reliability." – Media and entertainment
"They are very professional, review very fast, and their advice is accurate. The reviews are tailored to our needs and the price is not too high." – Private equity
Satoshi Ikemura
"Mr. Ikemura provides quick and good advice in the intellectual property area."
Haruka Murata
"High-quality legal advice including contract issues for cross-border M&A. Responds very quickly."
"Cost-effective and speedy."
"Quick response and deep knowledge."
"Very experienced, with a strong business sense, diligent and responsible, and provides quick feedback."
"Easy to talk to and generally speaking is efficient."
"She is very quick to respond. She helps us realise what the legal issue is in a problem."
"Thorough, responsive, value for money, depth of knowledge."
"Wide knowledge. Quick response."
"She consistently demonstrates a remarkably proactive and exceedingly swift approach to each case, which has been incredibly beneficial."
"She has done the best for us."
"Knowledgeable, courteous and quick to respond."
"She is very professional, reviews very quickly, and her advice is accurate. The reviews are tailored to our needs and the price is not too high. Very easy to talk to and discuss."
Hisashi Shibata
"Mr. Hisashi has a wealth of knowledge and practical experience regarding M&A and takeover bids in Japan. He was also punctual and understood my intentions accurately."
"Hisashi-san is an exceptional adviser who consistently delivers high-quality legal solutions tailored to our specific needs. He goes above and beyond to ensure that our interests are protected and that we receive the best possible legal representation."
Hiroto Sugahara
"He has excellent skills to document all the facts and evidence in a logical, convincing way. He is also good at communicating with judges and other authorities."
Work highlights
Advising Pasona Group on the sale of common shares in Benefit One, valued at approximately $2 billion ($13.9 million). This case is notable for featuring a rare counter-offer in the Japanese M&A market, potentially signalling a shift towards more active and competitive transactions. The deal structure is complex, involving a planned delisting of the target company and a unique arrangement.
Advised Kenedix Residential Next Investment Corporation (KDR) on Japan's first three-REIT merger, creating the country's third-largest REIT with approximately ¥1.15 trillion in assets under management. The transaction involved KDR and Kenedix Retail REIT Corporation (KRR) being absorbed by Kenedix Office Investment Corporation. This complex merger required innovative approaches to ensure fairness in merger ratio calculations and expedited mutual legal due diligence among the three REITs. A key challenge was managing the misalignment of fiscal periods, necessitating a shortened three-month final fiscal period for KDR and various adjustments to corporate governance documents and unitholder approvals. The deal's significance lies in its unprecedented structure in the Japanese REIT market and the intricate legal and financial considerations required to execute it successfully.
Key clients
Ichigo Trust, Noritsu Koki, Shida Holdings Corporation
Work highlights
Advising a major Japanese utility company in an ongoing civil lawsuit related to an electricity cartel case. The case involves investigating potential director liability for antitrust violations and examining the adequacy of internal controls. This high-profile matter is significant due to the rarity of cartel cases resulting in director liability. The case highlights the complexities of corporate governance, antitrust compliance, and director responsibilities in the energy sector, with potential far-reaching implications for the industry and corporate law in Japan.
