Keiji Hatano, the Managing Partner of S&C’s Tokyo Office, was recognized by Asian Legal Business as one of the “Dealmakers of Asia” 2024. The ranking showcases “the region’s most influential and accomplished legal professionals who have made significant contributions to the dynamic landscape of Asian business law and are shaping the future of dealmaking across the continent.” He has been recognized in “Dealmakers of Asia” for five consecutive years.
As a leading lawyer in Japan, Mr. Hatano led the team in advising long-standing clients on a number of high-profile transactions in 2024, including overseas securities offering and mergers & acquisitions, and related U.S. regulatory matters.
Mr. Hatano has been frequently recognized by Asian Legal Business, Chambers, Best Lawyers, IFLR1000, Legal 500 and Who’s Who Legal as a leading lawyer in Japan in the past decade.