Ryoichi Kaneko
- TEL:
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81-3-6775-1249
(Tokyo)
32-(0)2-886-0347 (Brussels)
- FAX:
- 81-3-6775-2249 (Tokyo)
Ryoichi Kaneko has extensive experience notably in M&A (domestic and cross-border), private equity, venture capital, and competition law. Through his work at the leading law firms in London and Madrid and his qualification both in common law and civil law jurisdictions, Mr. Kaneko has the distinct strength in advising to foreign clients on the business in Japan and alliance with the Japanese companies.
Practice Areas
Key Practice Areas
Related Practice Areas
Topics
Practice Groups
- Corporate Transaction Group
- Competition Law Group
- Data Privacy & Digital Group
Background
| Mar 2008 | The University of Tokyo (LL.B.) |
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| Mar 2010 | The University of Tokyo School of Law (J.D.) |
| Dec 2011 | The Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan |
| Jan 2012 | Joined the firm |
| May 2017 | Graduate study, University of California, Berkeley (LL.M., with Business Law Certificate) |
| Sep 2017 - Oct 2018 | Associated with Slaughter and May, London |
| Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 | Associated with Uría Menéndez, Spain |
| Apr 2024 - | Representative of Brussels Office |
Publications
EU Law Newsletter (April 2024)
AMT Newsletters
Apr 2024
EU Law Newsletter (March 2024)
AMT Newsletters
Mar 2024
EU Law Newsletter (February 2024)
AMT Newsletters
Feb 2024
The Latest Trend of Restrictions on Foreign Investment and Acquisitions in light of Security's Concerns in the Global Situation [Part 5] Spain
Business & Law Website
Oct 2023
Sep 2023
A comparison of M&A laws: Japan
Asia Business Law Journal
Aug 2023
May 2023
Legal Approach to Newly Introduced Sustainability Disclosure Requirement in Japan
Business Homu February 2023
Dec 2022
Shareholder Activism and Hostile Takeovers in Japan
Chambers and Partners
Dec 2022
Oct 2022
Recent Regulatory Changes and Trends in Japanese M&A
Chambers and Partners
Aug 2022
Interim Report of Market System Working Group in Financial System Council and issues in Japanese startup market
Shouji Houmu Portal
Jul 2022
The Rebound in Japanese M&A Volume in 2021
Chambers and Partners
May 2022
Overview of the Guideline on Business Alliance and Investment in Startups by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Japan Fair Trade Commission
Shouji Houmu Portal
Apr 2022
Competition Law in Asia: Regulatory uncertainty in global deals
Herbert Smith Freehills Podcasts
Mar 2022
Startup Law
CHUOKEIZAI-SHA
Mar 2022
Jan 2022
Dec 2021
Merger Remedies Guide - Fourth Edition (Japan chapter)
Global Competition Review
Nov 2021
UK Legislation on Public Takeover and Scheme of Arrangement: Implication on Share Consideration Acquisition of UK Company by Japanese Company (Part II)
The Financial and Business Law Precedents (July, 2021)
Jul 2021
UK Legislation on Public Takeover and Scheme of Arrangement: Implication on Share Consideration Acquisition of UK Company by Japanese Company (Part I)
The Financial and Business Law Precedents (Jun 2021）
Jun 2021
New Japanese Merger Control Regime in Innovation Era: Consideration on Recent Amendment in Merger Control Guideline in Japan
JILA Online Journal (Jun 2021)
Jun 2021
Brexit: competition law implications for Japanese Companies
BUSINESS LAWYERS (website)
Aug 2019
Guidebook of English Language Contracts around the World
Shojihomu Co., Ltd.
Apr 2019
Alliance Agreements - Practice and Clauses
Seirin Shoin Co., Ltd.
Oct 2016
Lectures
31 Jan, 2024
ESG investment and practical legal approach - Impact of recent regulatory change in sustainability disclosure -
FRONTEO, Inc.
Mar 2, 2023
Recent trend and strategic approach on startup and M&A
BUSINESS LAWYERS / Bengo4.com, Inc.
Jan 26, 2023
Recent practice and legal approach on ESG investment
BUSINESS LAWYERS / Bengo4.com, Inc.
Oct 6, 2022
Practical approach and strategy on Startup M&A
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Sep 12, 2022
Recent M&A trend and practical approach in legal due diligence under the COVID-19 situation
FRONTEO, Inc.
May 12, 2022
Practical guide on potential issues around competition laws in M&A transaction
Financial Management Forums, Inc.
Feb 3, 2022
Strategy on competition law issues to achieve successful M&A
Financial Management Forums, Inc.
Feb 3, 2022
Recent practice and notable topics in Japanese M&A for M&A practitioners and in-house legal
BUSINESS LAWYERS / Bengo4.com, Inc.
Jan 27, 2022
Comparative Analysis and Key Issues on Share Purchase Agreement in the US, Europe and Japan
Financial Management Forums, Inc.
Oct 21, 2021
Practical Insights of Investment Agreement and Shareholders Agreement: From Fundamentals to Startup Investment and Joint Venture
BUSINESS LAWYERS / Bengo4.com,Inc.
Sep 10, 2021
Carve-out Merger and Acquisition for Legal Practitioners: Legal Issues around Carve-out and Standalone Issues
Financial Management Forums, Inc.
Sep 3, 2021
Case study and frequently asked questions on M&A and gun-jumping
Financial Management Forums, Inc.
Jul 8, 2021
Key Points on Startup Investment: Investment Agreement, Shareholders Agreements, and Alliance Agreements
Financial Management Forums, Inc.
May 28, 2021
Fundamentals of English Contracts and Agreements for In-house Legal
BUSINESS LAWYERS / Bengo4.com,Inc.
May 18, 2021
Important points on English Share Purchase Agreement: Comparative consideration with Japanese Share Purchase Agreement
Financial Management Forums, Inc.
Mar 12, 2021
Professional Admissions
- Japan (2011)
- New York (2019)
- Brussels Bar (B-list) (2024)
Professional and Academic Associations
- Daini Tokyo Bar Association
Languages
- Japanese (first language)
- English