Masaki Fujita
Partner
- TEL:
- 81-3-6775-1176
- FAX:
- 81-3-6775-2176
Masaki Fujita has dealt with a wide range of corporate matters with a focus on cross-border transactions involving Japanese entities. He is well experienced in financial restructuring, insolvency, merger and acquisition, litigation cases and general corporate matters.

Practice Areas
Topics
Nov 2023
Practice Groups
- Corporate Transaction Group
- Dispute Resolution Group
- Financial Restructuring & Insolvency Group
Background
Mar 2003 | Waseda University, Faculty of Law, (Bachelor of Laws) |
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Mar 2006 | Kyoto University Law School (Juris Doctor) |
Jan 2014 - May 2015 | Worked for the legal devision of one of the largest trading companies in Japan |
May 2016 | University of California, Berkeley (LL.M.) |
Sep 2016 - July 2017 | Associated with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (New York Office) |
Publications
Nov 2023
US Further Expands Export Restrictions on Advanced Computing Chips and Semiconductor Manufacturing Items
Shojihomu Portal
Nov 2023
CFIUS Releases Annual Report for 2022
Shojihomu Portal
Aug 2023
Essential Points of English M&A Drafting
Kinzai Institute for Financial Affairs, Inc
Apr 2023
Global Legal Issues: Tasks regarding Economic Security and Human Rights around the world
Kaishahoumu A2Z VOL2023-1
Dec 2022
Overview of US sanctions laws and regulations
Business Lawyers' website
Jul 2022
Practical tips for the withdrawal of foreign companies from Japan
Turnaround & Credit Management No.177 (Summer issue 2022)
Jul 2022
Key Developments and Latest Trends in Japan
The International Insolvency & Restructuring Review 2022/23
Apr 2022
General overview of and recent developments in Japanese rescue-type insolvency proceedings
Insolvency and Restructuring International - October 2021
Nov 2021
Restructuring and insolvency in Japan: overview
Practical Law -A Thomson Reuters Legal Solution
Mar 2021
Practical points regarding downsizing or closure of a business in the U.S.: Dealing with litigation risks and monetary compensation issues arising from employee dismissal as well as with environmental regulations
Business Homu, Jan 2021 Issue
Nov 2020
Guidebook of English Language Contracts around the World
Shojihomu Co., Ltd.
Apr 2019
English Contracts around the World – Around-the-world trip starting from America
The Association of Corporate Legal Departments, No.519
May 2017
LAWSUITS RELATED TO BANKRUPTCY LAW
Minjihou Kenkyukai
Nov 2014
Lectures
An Overview of Recent Developments in Economic Security Regulations in Foreign Countries
Kinyu Zaimu Kenkyukai
Oct 31, 2023
Key points of JV agreement and withdrawal from JV (considering increasing economic security risk)
Kinyu Zaimu Kenkyukai
Oct 17, 2023
Key points of overseas crisis management and compliance
Bizup Research Institute Inc.
Apr 27, 2023
Key points of JV agreement and withdrawal from JV (considering increasing economic security risk)
Kinyu Zaimu Kenkyukai
Apr 26, 2023
Feb 2, 2023
Professional Admissions
- Japan (2007)
- New York (2017)
Professional and Academic Associations
- INSOL (International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals)
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
- Tokyo Bar Association (Insolvency Study Group)
- Japanese Association of Turnaround Professionals
- Japanese Association for Business Recovery
- Japanese Federation of Insolvency Professionals
- Japan Insolvency Practitioners’ Network
- The East Asian Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Prospectus
- Japan In-House Lawyers Association
Languages
- Japanese (first language)
- English