Japan

Miura & Partners was established in 2019 by former Mori Hamada & Matsumoto partner, Ryota Miura. The firm now has more than 100 lawyers with offices in Tokyo, Nagoya and Hiroshima. Apart from those locations, the firm has launched a strategic alliance with San Francisco-based law firm Yorozu Law Group and rebranded as Miura & Partners (US) in April 2023. It also commenced a business alliance with Indonesian law firm Atama Law and started operations as the M&P Jakarta Office in April 2023. 

Highlights 

The firm is primarily focused on M&A, joint ventures, finance, and corporate and financial regulation across the technology, blockchain, startup, fintech, big data, medical and healthcare sectors. 

Over the last year, the company has consistently provided guidance on both local and international mergers and acquisitions, as well as tackling anti-competition concerns, hostile takeovers and proxy disputes. Furthermore, the firm offers assistance with regulatory tasks such as developing plans, conducting thorough investigations, creating contracts and managing post-closing matters. 

Some notable transactions that occurred during the research cycle include advising on FFFJ K.K.'s acquisition of McDonald's Japan business, as well as TechMatrix Corporation's acquisition of Firmus. 

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include Yamato Holdings, SBI Holdings, NEC Platforms, Techmatrix Corporation, and Konoike Transport. 

Testimonials 

“This project did not have much time to respond, and they responded quickly to our request, capturing the important key points.” (M&A client) 

“Quick response and has a lot of practical ideas.” (M&A client) 

"Realistic advice with understanding of our business." (Financial services regulatory client) 

"Appropriate legal advice based on a deep understanding of our whole group." (Financial services regulatory client) 

"Knowledge and expertise in overseas investment agreements." (Investment funds client) 

"Easy communication, high comprehension, and high level of expertise." (Project finance client) 

"Focusing on LP contracts, developing risk identification tactics customized for individual clients, and quickly responding to any issues." (Investment funds client) 

“Prompt and professional. The wide area of expertise and competitive fee.” (Project development client) 

Haruka Murata 

"She is quick to respond and precise in her content. She is flexible and responsive to our difficult requests. She is persistent in proposing good solutions." 

"Good knowledge and expertise in overseas investment agreements and quick responses and ability to explain things concisely.” 

"She gave prompt, appropriate and precise legal support." 

"Very quick response. Assigns the best lawyer in their office suitable for the case." 

"It was our first-time M&A. So, we had no idea about how we should judge terms on SPA. However, she took us through the tremendous hurdle of drafting SPA in buying an overseas finance company from a company with extensive M&A experience. All the work was done at an astounding speed and it left us with a very satisfactory outcome. Haruka Murata of Miura & Partners was undoubtedly a real expert in M&A legal matters." 

Haruka Osawa 

"She has the skill of building a good relationship with the client. For example, her explanation is very understandable, logical and practical. Therefore, it is very easy for us to adapt her advice and opinion internally." 

Ryota Miura 

"Good understanding of our business structure.” 

"I believe he has a broad understanding of Japanese law, but we mainly consult with him on matters related to product labeling and business strategies." 

"Familiarity with LP investments, excellent assistance provided to customers, and the efficiency of response time."