Koji Ishikawa

Koji Ishikawa: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Biography

Koji Ishikawa is the Managing Shareholder of the Tokyo office and focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions and capital market matters. He is experienced in handling cross-border transactions and advising clients in the technology sector.

Concentrations

•Mergers and Acquisitions
•Capital Markets
•Government Regulations
•Gaming

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, IFLR1000, Japan, 'Notable Practitioner,' 2019-2025
•Capital Markets: Debt, 2020-2025
•Capital Markets: Equity, 2020-2025
•M&A, 2020-2025
•Capital Markets, 2019
•Listed, Chambers Global Guide, Capital Markets, 2014-2019
•Listed, The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Guide, Capital Markets and Construction, Projects and Energy, 2014
•Team Member, 'Infrastructure Projects Team of the Year,' The Lawyer Awards, 2013

Areas of Practice (5)

  • Corporate
  • Finance
  • Gaming
  • International Gaming
  • Space & Satellite

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Graduate Editor, NYU Journal of International Law & Politics
Law School Attended:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, Visiting Scholar, 2017; Peking University Law School, Visiting Scholar, 2005; New York University School of Law, LL.M.; Waseda University, LL.B., 1993
Year of First Admission:
1997
Admission:
1997, Japan
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Member, Daiichi Tokyo Bar Association
•Member, ACCJ (The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan)

Languages:
Japanese and Native and Chinese (Mandarin) and Conversational and English and Conversational
Birth Information:
Tokyo, Japan, 1970
Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Represented Sega Sammy Creation Inc. in its 130 million acquisition of Stakelogic B.V., a leading Dutch game developer known for its popular online slot games and live casino offerings. This strategic acquisition enhances Sega Sammy's global distribution capabilities and expands its gaming portfolio.; Represented Sega Sammy Creation Inc. in its acquisition of GAN Limited, a Nasdaq listed company that is a leading international B2B technology provider of internet gaming solutions and a B2C operator of internet sports betting.; Represented Medirom Healthcare Technologies in Nasdaq listing.; Represented Pixie Dust Technologies in Nasdaq listing.; Represented JEPLAN in NYSE SPAC listing (ongoing).; Represented Black Dragon Capital in connection with its acquisition of Grass Valley, a leading technology supplier of advanced broadcast and media solutions, with operations in over 20 different jurisdictions worldwide.; Represented an international brewer in the sale of its beer brands in Eastern Europe to a Japanese brewer (USD 7.8 billion).; Represented a Japanese industrial gas manufacture in the acquisition of industrial gas business from a European industrial gas manufacture (EUR 5 billion).; Represented a Japanese steak restaurant chain in Nasdaq listing, which is the first US listing by Japanese restaurant business.; Represented provider of eDiscovery and digital forensic services in Nasdaq listing, which is the first NASDAQ listing for more than 13 years by a Japanese issuer.; Represented Japan's 2nd largest pachinko hall operator in Hong Kong listing, which is the very first Hong Kong initial public offering by a Japanese issuer.; The above representations were handled by Mr. Ishikawa prior to his joining GT Tokyo Horitsu Jimusho.
ISLN:
916964014

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Location

  • Tokyo, Japan
    14F, Meiji Yasuda Seimei Building , 2-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
    Tokyo,  00000
     Japan

    +81 (0)3 4510 2208 Phone
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