Overview
Yuki Kawata primarily practices in the areas of labor and employment law (including legal support for labor dispute adjudications and labor-related litigation), M&A, corporate legal affairs, dispute resolution, family court cases, anti-monopoly law-related matters, and criminal cases (including juvenile criminal cases). Her practice includes both domestic and international matters, and she has also had the experience of being seconded to the legal department of a foreign-affiliated private pharmaceutical company for 14 months. She seeks to always focus on providing legal advice based on a thorough understanding of her clients’ needs.
Work Highlights
- The Construction of a Cardiovascular Center in Indonesia
- DAI-DAN CO., LTD.: The Acquisition of Shares in Presico Engineering Pte. Ltd. – A Singapore-based Company
- A Lawsuit concerning the Rescission of a Disposition to Withhold Medical Benefits
- Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.: The Acquisition of the Shares of Resonant Inc. – A U.S.- based Company
- Legal support for labor dispute adjudications and employment-related litigation; Consultation on labor and employment matters, including the establishment and modification of work rules, workplace harassment, and workers’ accidents
- Involvement as a team member in variety of M&A matters
- Various types of litigation and family court cases
- Advisor to the leniency policy under the Act against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, Etc. to Subcontractors
Education & Professional Career
| Jan 2025 – Present | Kitahama Partners, Partner |
| Dec 2023 | Seconded to Taylor Wessing (London) |
| Oct 2023 – Nov 2023 | Seconded to 3CS Corporate Solicitors (London) |
| October 2023 | Queen Mary University of London (LL.M.) |
| Feb 2016 – Mar 2017 | Seconded to the legal department of a foreign-affiliated private pharmaceutical company |
| Jan 2014 | Joined Kitahama Partners |
| Dec 2013 | Graduated from the Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan; Admitted to practice in Japan |
| Sep 2011 | Kyoto University Law School (J.D.) |
| Mar 2009 | Kyoto University (LL.B.) |