Global Network
Allen & Overy
Allen & Overy is one of the “Magic Circle” law firms in London. Since 1990’s, Allen & Overy has expanded its operation globally and grown to become a top law firm in the world, with offices in 40 cities in 31 countries. Allen & Overy has always led the innovation of legal practices by advising, for example, the world first financial transaction by creating the brad new concept of “Euro market” or the first hostile takeover transaction in the UK. Since Mr. Nakata used to be a partner of Allen & Overy, Hibiya-Nakata continues to have very close working relationships with many partners of Allen & Overy in various countries in the world. In addition to this, Allen & Overy’s global network of relationship law firms, of which Hibiya-Nakata is a member, covers over 100 countries in the world.
Other Networks
Since Mr. Nakata was a relationship partner in charge of the Pacific Rim Advisory Council (PRAC) when he was a partner at Asahi, he has close personal relationship with many key lawyers at PRAC member firms in various countries, which Hibiya- Nakata is able to utilize depending on the clients’ needs. PRAC is a global network of the leading independent law firms with highest quality in each country. In addition, Hibiya-Nakata has various other associated law firms in the world developed by the past working experience and mutual trust fostered as a result of Mr. Nakata’s longtime legal practice in cross-border M&A.
Recognition by International Media
Firm Awards
Hibiya-Nakata is highly recognized by International media.
Acquisition International
- “M&A Law Firm of the Year – Japan” (2013, 2014)
- “Best for Japanese Outbound M&A” (2015)
- “Best Boutique M&A Law Firm – Japan” (2018)
ACQ5
- Law Awards “Foreign Investment Law Firm of the Year – Japan” (2018)
- Global Awards “Foreign Investment Law Firm of the Year – Japan” (2019, 2020)
- Global Awards “Joint Ventures Law Firm of the Year – Japan” (2019, 2020)
- Global Awards “Cross-Border M&A Law Firm of the Year – Japan” (2020)
AI Magazine – Global Excellence Awards
- “Best Boutique M&A Law Firm – Japan” (2018)
Asialaw Profiles
- “Highly Recommended Firm” (2017, 2018, 2019)
- “Recommended Firm” (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Asian Legal Business
- “The Best Asian M&A Law Firms” (2019, 2020, 2022)
Chambers Global rankings
- Japan – Corporate/M&A: Domestic – Band4 (2021, 2022, 2023)
Corporate Insider
- “Boutique M&A Law Firm of the Year – Japan” (2017, 2019)
Corporate INTL Magazine – Global Award
- “Cross Border M&A Law Firm of the Year in Japan” (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- “Joint Ventures Law Firm of the Year in Japan” (2020, 2021, 2023)
- “Foreign Investment Law Firm of the Year in Japan” (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Corporate LiveWire – Global Award
- “M&A Law Firm of the Year – Japan” (2017)
- “Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year – Japan” (2017)
Finance Monthly
- Global Awards “Mergers & Acquisitions Law Firm of the Year – Japan” (2017, 2018)
- Law Awards “Mergers & Acquisitions – Law Firm of the Year – Japan” (2017)
Global Law Experts
- “Cross Border M&A Law Firm of the Year in Japan” (2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- “Joint Ventures Law Firm of the Year in Japan” (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- “Foreign Investment Law Firm of the Year in Japan” (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- “International Transactions Law Firm of the Year in Japan” (2019)
IFLR1000
- “Recommended Firm” (2017, 2019, 2020, 2020 30th edition, 2021 31st edition, 2022 32nd edition)
Leaders in Law – Global Awards
- “Cross-Border M&A Firm of the Year in Japan” (2020)
The Lawyer Network – Annual Awards
- “Foreign Investment Law Firm of the Year in Japan” (2021)
- “Cross-Border M&A Law Firm of the Year in Japan”（2021, 2022）
- “Joint Ventures Law Firm of the Year in Japan”（2022）
The Legal 500
- The foundation of Hibiya-Nakata was featured in the “Legal Market Overview” of Japan (2013 edition)
- Ranked in “Asia Pacific – Japan – Corporate And M&A: Independent Local Firms” (2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Lawyers Awards
Nobuo Nakata
Acquisition International Leading Adviser Awards
- “Leading Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyer of the Year – Japan” (2019)
- “Leading Corporate M&A Transactions Lawyer of the Year – Japan” (2019)
Asia Business Law Journal
- “The A-List – Japan’s Top 100 Lawyers”（2020, 2021, 2022, 2023）
Asialaw Leading Lawyers
- “Distinguished Practitioner” (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Best Lawyers
- Corporate and M&A Law “The Best Lawyers in Japan” (2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, Global Business Edition 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Chambers
- Asia-Pacific “Leaders in Their Field” (2018)
- Global – Japan – Corporate/M&A: Domestic – Band4 (2021, 2022, 2023)
Corporate LiveWire Global Awards
- “Cross-Border M&A Lawyer of the Year – Japan” (2018)
Finance Monthly
- Legal Awards “Mergers and Acquisitions – Lawyer of the Year – Japan” (2019)
- M&A Awards “Mergers and Acquisitions – Lawyer of the Year – Japan” (2017, 2018)
IFLR1000
- “Leading Lawyer for Financial & Corporate Law” (2017)
- “Leading Lawyer – Highly Regarded” (2018, 2019, 2020, 2020 30th Edition, 2022 32nd edition)
International Advisory Experts Awards
- “Cross Border M&A Lawyer of the Year in Japan” (2017, 2018)
Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards
- “M&A Lawyer of the Year – Japan” (2018, 2019, 2022)
Leaders in Law Global Awards
- “M&A Expert of the Year in Japan” (2020, 2021)
- “M&A Lawyer of the Year in Japan” (2020)
The Legal 500
- Asia Pacific – Guide to outstanding lawyers “Leading Lawyer” (2017, 2020)
- Asia Pacific – Japan – Corporate and M&A “Recommended Lawyer” (2017, 2020)
- Inducted into the Hall of Fame in The Legal 500, having been recommended as a Leading Individual within Corporate and M&A for the last 12 years, in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Other Awards
- The winner of “Finance Monthly Global Awards 2019”
- The winner of “International Advisory Experts Award 2019”
Kazutaka Mizuochi
Best Lawyers
- Corporate and M&A Law “The Best Lawyers in Japan” (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
The Legal 500
- Asia Pacific – Corporate and M&A – Independent Local Firms “Recommended Lawyer” (2020)
Tatsuya Soeda
Best Lawyers
- Corporate and M&A Law “The Best Lawyers in Japan” (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- International Business Transactions “The Best Lawyers in Japan” (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
IFLR1000
- “Leading Lawyer – Rising star partner” (2021 31st edition, 2022 32nd edition)
The Legal 500
- Asia Pacific – Corporate and M&A – Independent Local Firms – Japan “Recommended Lawyer” (2020)
Shunsuke Inoue
Advisory Excellence
- “Recommended M&A Expert in Japan” (2023)
Best Lawyers
- Corporate and M&A Law “The Best Lawyers in Japan” (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- Antitrust/Competition Law “The Best Lawyers in Japan” (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Global Law Experts
- “Recommended Attorney in Japan” (2023)
Leaders in Law
- “Recommended M&A Law Expert in Japan” (2023)
Firm Profile
| Firm Name | Hibiya-Nakata |
|---|---|
| Office | Fukoku Seimei Bldg. 22F, 2-2-2 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011, Japan |
| Telephone | +81-3-5532-3100 |
| Facsimile | +81-3-5532-3101 |
| Established | January 1, 2012 |
| Representative Partner | Nobuo Nakata |
| Office Manager | Misao Sato |