Professionals
Partner
Hidetomo Futami
- Admitted
- 2002, Japan; 2009, New York
- hidetomo.futami@city-yuwa.com
- Languages
- Japanese/English/Thai
Practices
Hidetomo Futami has extensive experience in cross-border transactions involving Southeast Asian countries, including direct investments, mergers & acquisitions and securities and finance matters. His expertise extends to laws and regulations relating to doing business in Thailand and its neighboring countries, such as corporate laws, labor laws and dispute resolution. He handles various aspects of corporate legal issues, with a focus on international transactions, and has wide experience in drafting and negotiating license agreements and development agreements, and other contracts.
Professional Background / Education
Professional Background
- 2002-2022
- Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
- 2008
- Holland & Knight LLP (New York)
- 2009
- Chandler & Thong-Ek Law Offices Limited (Bangkok, Thailand)
- 2012-2015
- Chandler & Thong-Ek Law Offices Limited (with the MHM Bangkok Desk at the same offices) (Bangkok, Thailand)
- 2012-2014
- Myanmar Legal Services Limited (non-regular position)
- 2015-2016
- Mori Hamada & Matsumoto (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- 2017-2022
- Chandler MHM Limited
- 2022 to Present
- City-Yuwa Partners
Education
- 1999
- The University of Tokyo (LL.B.)
- 2002
- Legal Training and Research Institute
- 2009
- Columbia Law School (LL.M.)
Professional Activities / Accolades
- Awards -
■ The Best Lawyers in Japan by Best Lawyers: Corporate and M&A Law (2020 - 2023)
■ Asia Law Leading Lawyers by asialaw Profiles: Corporate/M&A (2014 - 2018)
- Cross-Border Transactions
- Advise a company listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange regarding the acquisition of preferred shares of a U.S. venture company.
- Asia PracticePersonal Data Protection
- Advised several Japanese companies on how to comply with the enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act in Thailand.
- Asia Practice
- Investigated the misconduct in a Thai subsidiary of a company listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
- Supported for an investment promotion application in Thailand for a research and consulting company.
- Advised a temporary staffing company listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the establishment of a recruiting company in Thailand.
- Advised a public interest incorporated foundation on the establishment of a Thai office, etc.
- Supported a major beverage manufacturer for an investment promotion application in Thailand.
- Asia PracticeCross-Border Transactions
- Advised a food manufacturer on a distribution agreement with a Thai company.
- Asia PracticeDebt Collection and Enforcement
- Advised a chemical manufacturer listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange regarding a lawsuit for accounts receivable and collection of receivables in Thailand.
- Asia PracticeLabor Litigation and Arbitration
- Advised a company listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on a lawsuit for termination of employment in Thailand.
- Asia PracticeM&A
- Advised a material manufacturer listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on an M&A (merger by incorporation) between listed subsidiaries in Thailand.
- Advised a housing manufacturer listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the establishment of a joint venture company in Thailand and subdivision business.
- Advised a publisher listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange regarding the establishment of a joint venture in Thailand.
- Advised a major general trading company on M&A (acquisition) in Thailand and intra-group restructuring and labor.
- Advised a major EC company on M&A (additional investment/sale) in Thailand.
- Advised a major general trading company on capital and business alliance with a Thai conglomerate.
- Advised a department store listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange regarding the establishment of a joint venture company in Thailand.
- Advised a building materials manufacturer listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange regarding simultaneous M&A and joint venture of multiple companies in Thailand.
- Advised an automotive and other parts manufacturer on the establishment of a joint venture company in Laos.
- Advised a consumer goods manufacturer listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on an M&A in Myanmar.
- Advised a convenience store chain listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange regarding its expansion into Thailand, M&A, and joint venture.
- Advised a chemical manufacturer listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange regarding the simultaneous incorporation of a subsidiary and a joint venture in Thailand.
- Advised an IT company affiliated with a major general trading company on M&A, joint venture, and making a subsidiary in Thailand.
- Advised a company listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on M&A (acquisition) of a Malaysian information website management company.
- Advised a consumer goods manufacturer listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on M&A (acquisition) in Vietnam.
- Advised a major restaurant chain on the sale and franchising of its joint venture interests in Thailand.
- Advised a major food manufacturer on the establishment of a joint venture in Thailand.
- Advised a major manufacturer on M&A (acquisition) of a Thai subsidiary of a parts manufacturer.
- Asia PracticeAnti-Bribery & Corruption
- Advised a company listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange regarding responses to a bribery case in Thailand.
- Asia PracticeBanking and Other Financial Transactions
- Advised a regional bank on the Thai baht-denominated loan to a Japanese company in Thailand.
- Asia PracticeCommercial Litigation
- Advised an automotive parts manufacturer on a lawsuit with its joint venture partner in Indonesia.
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Books“M&A Legislation in Emerging Asian Countries – Third edition”Hidetomo FutamiJanuary 2020Practices : Cross-Border Transactions Foreign Direct Investment Asia Practice
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Books“Guide to Current Thai Business Laws – Second edition”Hidetomo FutamiJanuary 2019Practices : Cross-Border Transactions Foreign Direct Investment Asia Practice
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Books“Real Estate Law in Asia – Guidance for Real Estate and Infrastructure Business”Hidetomo FutamiJanuary 2018Practices : Cross-Border Transactions Foreign Direct Investment Asia Practice
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Books“Handbook for Rules Against Bribery of Foreign Public Officials for Companies Expanding Overseas”Hidetomo FutamiJanuary 2018Practices : Cross-Border Transactions Foreign Direct Investment Anti-Bribery & Corruption Asia Practice
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Books“Guide to Current Thai Business Laws”Hidetomo FutamiJanuary 2017Practices : Cross-Border Transactions Foreign Direct Investment Asia Practice
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Books“M&A Legislation in Emerging Asian Countries – Second edition”Hidetomo FutamiJanuary 2016Practices : Cross-Border Transactions Foreign Direct Investment Asia Practice
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Books“Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials and Practical Responses – Global Compliance for Companies Expanding Overseas”Hidetomo FutamiJanuary 2014Practices : Cross-Border Transactions Foreign Direct Investment Anti-Bribery & Corruption Asia Practice
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Articles“Civil Litigation System in Asian Countries – Encompassing Handling of Consumers – Part 5: Thailand”Hidetomo FutamiJanuary 2014Practices : Cross-Border Transactions Foreign Direct Investment International Litigation Asia Practice
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Books“M&A Legislation in Emerging Asian Countries”Hidetomo FutamiJanuary 2013Practices : Cross-Border Transactions Foreign Direct Investment Asia Practice
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Books“Takeover Laws and Regulations in Asia”Hidetomo FutamiJanuary 2012Practices : Cross-Border Transactions Foreign Direct Investment Asia Practice
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Articles“Laws on the Takeover of Listed Companies in Emerging Asian Countries (4): Thailand”Hidetomo FutamiJanuary 2011Practices : Cross-Border Transactions Foreign Direct Investment Asia Practice
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Articles“Formula for Successful Asian Joint Ventures, by Country (2) Thailand”Hidetomo FutamiJanuary 2011Practices : Cross-Border Transactions Foreign Direct Investment Asia Practice
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Articles“Recent Legislative Trends in Arbitration Clauses in State Contracts in Thailand”Hidetomo FutamiJanuary 2009Practices : Cross-Border Transactions Foreign Direct Investment International Litigation Asia Practice
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Articles“Management Responsibility of Officers in Consolidated Management II”Hidetomo FutamiJanuary 2003Practices : General Corporate
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Articles“Management Responsibility of Officers in Consolidated Management I”Hidetomo FutamiJanuary 2002Practices : General Corporate
- City-Yuwa Partners received high evaluation in The Best Lawyers in Japan 2026 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan (2026 Edition). （April 17, 2025）
- Fifteen lawyers of City-Yuwa Partners were chosen for The Best Lawyers in Japan 2025. （April 22, 2024）
- Seventeen lawyers of City-Yuwa Partners were chosen for The Best Lawyers in Japan 2024. （April 20, 2023）