Yoshiki Tsurumaki deals with M&A, finance, capital markets, corporate venture capital investment, ESG investment, data center, real estate, general corporate, dispute resolution.
With regard to M&A, he has been widely involved in domestic and cross-border deal, listed and private companies.
With regard to corporate, he has been lately involved in domestic and international transactions, information technology, personal data protection, support of start-ups, etc.
With regard to finance, he has been lately involved in structuring funds, cross-border finance, project finance, issuance of securities (bond, equity, hybrid), TOB, TMK, TK-GK scheme, securitization/liquidation, financial regulations, etc.
Career
Waseda University (LL.B., 1994)
NTT Data Corporation (1994-1996)
Atsumi & Sakai（2003-2012）
Seconded to Major Security Firm, Investment Baking Dept. (2004-2005)
Vanderbilt University Law School（LL.M. 2006 - 2007）
Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP（2007-2008）
Miyake & Yamazaki（2013-2016）
King & Wood Mallesons Law Offices(Foreign Law Joint Enterprise) （2016-present ）
Languages
Japanese, English
Major Activities
Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association
The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Japan-Australia Business Co-operation Committee
Publications
- “A CAUTIOUS APPROACH” (co-author) in Asian Legal Business Oct 2023 (Japan edition), published by Thomson Reuters
- “Scheme, Regulations, Merits and Issues of Digital Securities in Japan” (web article, Business Lawyers uploaded in July 2023)
- See at https://www.businesslawyers.jp/articles/1302
- “ChatGPT and the Importance of AI Governance” (co-translator: KWM Insight, May 2023)
- “Carbon Trading Is Booming Globally – What Is It and How Does It Works?” (co-translator: KWM Insight, May 2023)
- "Rewarding Customers Without Regulatory Risk: Loyalty Points IN Japan” (KWM Insight, April 2023)
- "Implications for Japanese Sustainable Finance of the Provisional Agreement on EU Green Bond Standard" (KWM Insight (Japanese), March 2023)
- Investing In Japanese Data Centres: A GUIDE” (KWM Insight, March 2023)
- “Publication of Guideline on Investment in Start-Up” (KWM Insight (Japanese), April 2022)
- “Earn-Out, Locked Box, and Retention: Private Acquisitions (Japan) “ Practical Law Global (“PLG”) (April 2022)
- “Asset Acquisition Documents: Private Acquisition (Japan)” PLG (April 2022)
- “Employees: Cross-Border Private Acquisitions (Japan)” PLG (March 2022)
- “Tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses -why you should use them and how to make sure they work” (web article, Japanese translation), Business Lawyers uploaded in December 2019.
- See at https://www.businesslawyers.jp/articles/673
- The Representation and Warranty of ABA Model Stock Purchase Agreement Vol. 47, No.12, Kokusai-Shojihomu (International Business Law Review, 2019)
- “Japan’s Virtual Currency Registration System Is About To Chance” (KWM Insight, May 2018)
- The Representation and Warranty of ABA Model Stock Purchase Agreement Vol. 45, No.6, Kokusai-Shojihomu (International Business Law Review, 2017)
- The Representation and Warranty of ABA Model Stock Purchase Agreement Vol. 44, No.4, Kokusai-Shojihomu (International Business Law Review, 2016)
- "Dual Class Structuring in the US and Japan - A Look at The Facebook Listing", Shojihomu (Commercial Law Review), No.1982, Shojihomu-kenkyukai (2012)
- "How to Utilize Private Capital for Restoration in the Aftermath of the Tohoku Earthquake – Possibilities and Problems", NBL, No.954, Shojihomu (2011)
- “New Taxation measures aimed at facilitating Islamic Bond (Sukuk) issuance” Practical Law Company(“PLC”) (February, 2011)
- “Short Sales and Japan’s moves to promote transparency and fairness in public share offers” PLC (January, 2011)
- “The financial markets in Japan 2010 and outlook for 2011” PLC (January 2011)
- "An Attempt to Introduce Revenue Bonds into Japan" NBL, Vol927, Shojihomu (2010)
- “Late Claims not recognized under Corporate Rehabilitation Proceedings” PLC (October 2010)
- “METI Announces its “Action 100″Plan for Growth” PLC (October, 2010)
- “Japanese Government Initiatives to Attract Real Estate Investment” PLC (July 2010)
- “Additional disclosure items concerning corporate governance” PLC (March 2010)
- “The financial markets in Japan 2009 and outlook for 2010” PLC (January 2010)
- “Creation of an Alternative Dispute Resolution Framework for Financial Services” PLC (November 2009)
- “Hitachi launches tender offer in bid to delist five subsidiaries” PLC (September 2009)
- “Recent Amendments to Japanese Antimonopoly Act” PLC (July 2009)
- “Tokyo to establish Alternative Stock Exchange based on London’s AIM” PLC (May, 2009)
- “The Financial Services Agency of Japan requests exchanges in Japan to enhance disclosure to each other” PLC (April 2009)
- "Finance with Keep-well Agreement" NBL, Vol.910, Shojihomu (2009)
- "Cooperative Approach for Preventing Insider Trading—Implications for Japan of recent enforcement actions in the US," Shojihomu (Commercial Law Review), Vol 1840, Shojihomu-kenkyukai, 2008 (Co-authored)
- "Implications for Japanese regulations of the abolishment of US price restriction on short selling," Shojihomu (Commercial Law Review), Vol. 1827, Shojihomu-kenkyukai, 2008
- "Introduction of Financial Techniques in PFI," (in Japanese), PFI News, Issue No.79 (Co-author)
- "Recent legal developments affecting J-REITS," Asian Counsel Vol. 3 Issue 3, April 2005
Lectures
- “Basic points of preventive legal practice in software development: A clear explanation of common problems that occur in this industry and how to solve them” hosted by paycloud, arara, Tokio Marine & Nichido Partners TOKIO November 2024
- “Startup investment through CVC/CVC fund formation and the latest situation -Detailed explanation of the latest situation of CVC and CVC funds, as well as specific points at the fund formation and investment stage” hosted by Business Research Institute October 2024
- “The latest information and legal considerations regarding the establishment of data centers, and the other cloud service business developments driven by the development of generative AI and GPUs” with Munetoshi Esaki hosted by FN Communications Inc. October 2024
- “Carve-out M&A in practice: M&A involving the carving out of a specific business division, explained using actual examples” hosted byFinancial Management Forums, Inc, September 2024
- “Legal matters related to startup fundraising, M&A, and CVC investment” August 2024
- “Compliance with regulations for EC business” hosted by Business Research Institute July 2024
- “Basics and risks of carve-out M&A: Using actual examples, we will clearly explain the problems that have arisen and how to deal with them” hosted by Business Research Institute June 2024
- “Curve-out M&A & Risk hedge with Case Study” hosted by Business Research Institute, December 2023
- “EC Business and Law” with Munetoshi Esaki hosted by Tokio Marine&Nichido Partners Tokyo. and Mirai Work Consulting, December 2023
- “Know-how and Latest News of Investment/M&A in Start-up by Corporate Venture Capital” hosted by Business Research Institute, Oct 2023
- “Basic Curve-out M&A & Risk hedge” hosted by Tokio Marine&Nichido Partners Tokyo. and Mirai Work Consulting, September 2023
- “What is the Legal Situation of Data Transfer between Japan and China and How to Practically Manage it?” hosted by Abitaus Corporation and Tokio Marine&Nichido Systems Co.,Ltd., September 2023
- “Basic Curve-out M&A & Risk hedge” hosted by Tokio Marine&Nichido Partners Tokyo. and Abitus Co.,ltd, August 2023
- “M&A Basic & Risk hedge” hosted by Tokio Marine&Nichido Partners Tokyo. and Abitus Co.,ltd, June 2023
- “Know-how and Latest News of Investment/M&A in Start-up by Corporate Venture Capital” hosted by Business Research Institute, June 2023
- “What is the Legal Situation of Data Transfer between Japan and China and How to Practically Manage it?” hosted by Mirai Work Consulting and Tokio Marine&Nichido Systems Co.,Ltd., April 2023
- “Know-how and Latest News of Investment/M&A in Start-up by Corporate Venture Capital” hosted by Business Research Institute, April 2023
- “How to Invest in and Exit Start-Up” hosted by Financial Management Forums, Inc, February 2023
- “Solution to Legal Issues on Data Transfer between Japan and China” hosted by Japanese major bank, February 2023
- “Preliminary Review under Inward Direct Investment” hosted by International M&A Contract Study Group, February 2023
- “Overview of Prevention from Legal Problems in Software Development Companies” hosted by Mirai Work Consulting and Tokio Marine&Nichido Systems Co.,Ltd., February 2023
- “M&A Practice: A Guide to M&A of Start-Up” hosted by Mirai Work Consulting and Tokio Marine&Nichido Systems Co.,Ltd., December 2022
- “M&A Practice in Japan” hosted by KWM Tokyo Office, November 2022
- “How to Update the Privacy Policy under Personal Information Protection Act of China” hosted by KWM Tokyo Office, November 2022
- “M&A Basic & Risk hedge” hosted by Pasona Inc., October 2022
- “Finance and Legal Structure for Start-ups to Meet the Exits” hosted by Financial Management Forums, Inc, Sep 2022, Jan and Feb 2020, Nov 2019
- “M&A Basic Seminar” hosted by Mirai Work Consulting and Tokio Marine&Nichido Systems Co.,Ltd., Aug 2022
- “Finance and Legal Structure for Start-ups to Meet the Exits” hosted by Financial Management Forums, Inc, Feb 2020
- “Finance and Legal Structure for Start-ups to Meet the Exits” hosted by Financial Management Forums, Inc, Jan 2020
- “Practice of Merger & Acquisition Negotiation and Contract - Reviewing Actual Dispute Cases” hosted by Financial Management Forums, Inc, Dec 2019
- “Finance and Legal Structure for Start-ups to Meet the Exits” hosted by Financial Management Forums, Inc, Nov 2019
- “Process, Contract, Closing and Risk Management of Merger & Acquisition” hosted by Business Research Institute, July 2019
- “Practice of Merger & Acquisition Negotiation and Contract - Reviewing Actual Dispute Cases” hosted by Financial Management Forums, Inc, Dec 2018
- “Legal Practice regarding Big Data” hosted by Financial Management Forums, Inc, Aug 2018
- “Legal Practice regarding Cryptocurrency Exchange Business and ICO” hosted by FN Communications Inc., July 2018
- “Legal Practice regarding Big Data” hosted by Financial Management Forums, Inc, June 2018
- “Practice of Merger & Acquisition Negotiation and Contract - Reviewing Actual Dispute Cases” hosted by Financial Management Forums, Inc, May 2018
- “Legal Practice regarding Cryptocurrency Exchange Business and ICO” hosted by FN Communications Inc., May 2018
- “Process, Contract, Closing and Risk Management of Merger & Acquisition” hosted by Business Research Institute, March 2018
- “Legal Practice regarding Cryptocurrency Exchange Business and ICO” hosted by FN Communications Inc., March 2018
- “Practice of Merger & Acquisition Negotiation and Contract - Reviewing Actual Dispute Cases” hosted by Financial Management Forums, Inc, January
- “Process, Contract, Closing and Risk Management of Merger & Acquisition” hosted by Business Research Institute, December 2017
- “Overview of Prevention from Legal Problems in System / Software Development Companies and Recent Japanese Civil Code Reform” hosted by Business Research Institute, December 2017
- “Practice of Merger & Acquisition Negotiation and Contract - Reviewing Actual Dispute Cases” hosted by Financial Management Forums, Inc, Nov 2017
- “Basic Points of Merger & Acquisition” hosted by Yuyukai, Apr 2015
- “Expansion to Asia seminar”, April 2014
- “Expansion to Asia seminar”, May 2013
- “Legal Procedures and Issues on Transfer of the Main Office of Japanese Companies to Asia” (in Asia Business seminar) hosted by Hong Kong IPO Club, Nov 2012
