About
Masataka Wada, Senior Counsel at Buchalter in Los Angeles, leads Japan-related cross-border mergers and acquisitions. He works in the Japan Practice group and Buchalter's corporate practice. He counsels on joint ventures, private equity funds, and entertainment. He handles the cross-border transactions with his clients' executives and representatives. Before joining Buchalter, he practiced as a Japanese Bengoshi at Nishimura & Asahi in Tokyo. For years he advised on Japanese financial regulations and private equity funds there. He knows Japan's business culture and its unwritten norms. He serves Japanese companies from giants across industries to start-ups.
Who is a good fit for Masataka Wada
- Japanese companies completing a cross-border merger or acquisition.
- Companies pursuing a Japan-related joint venture.
Education and admissions
- Bar admissions
- California, New York, Washington
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional