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堀 美穂子
堀 美穂子

Mihoko HORI

  • Counsel
  • Tokyo

Supporting clients based on a wealth of experience in business combinations, business alliances, compliance, etc. regarding domestic and overseas antitrust matters

Mihoko has extensive experience in the area of antitrust law, including merger filings in Japan and foreign jurisdictions, and she has handled many cases involving strategic alliances, distribution transactions, establishment of compliance systems, and antitrust investigations. She also has extensive experience in cross-border transactions, including joint ventures, agency agreements, license agreements, and other cross-border business development support and handling from an antitrust perspective. She has experience in handling projects in a wide range of fields, including manufacturing, energy, distribution, finance, and high-tech companies. She provides detailed support on various arrangements, from antitrust risk assessment and schedule formulation at the initial stage of the project to negotiations with related parties including the authorities and closing.

Publications

Education

2021
King's College London
1997
The University of Tokyo (LL.B.)

Professional Experience

The Industrial Bank of Japan, Limited (Mizuho Corporate Bank)