Partner

Satoru Murase

Corporate & Securities, Japan, Banking & Finance

Overview

Satoru Murase is a partner in Mayer Brown’s New York office and a member of the Corporate & Securities practice. He advises global corporations regarding cross-border investments and disputes in the United States, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. He is well- known for his representation of major corporations based in Japan and other Asian countries in their overseas operations and disputes, as well as major US and European corporations operating in Asia. He advises on mergers and acquisitions, finance, litigation, corporate governance, compliance, crisis management, employment, bankruptcy, insolvency, restructuring and government relations.

Satoru is identified as Lawyer of the Year 2021 – International Trade and Finance Law by Best Lawyers, recognized in The Best Lawyers in America (2012–2022), and The Best Lawyers in Japan (2012–2022) and as one of the BTI Client Service All-Stars 2012, those lawyers recognized nationally for client service excellence. He regularly represents corporate and governmental entities including the Japanese government on global government relations and regulatory matters. Satoru’s media clients frequently consult him regarding intellectual property and technology issues. He has represented clients facing international trade disputes before the US Trade Representative, Department of Treasury, ITC and Department of Commerce. Satoru speaks frequently on business issues relating to international operations, risk compliance and corporate governance at major corporations. He regularly advises US and Japanese nonprofit organizations regarding governance and charitable law issues. Satoru is fluent in Japanese and studied Chinese in college.

Related Services & Industries

Services

Industries

Critical Minerals

Publications & Presentations

Recognition

Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year 2022 – International Trade and Finance Law
Paul R. Dean Alumni Award, Georgetown Law Center (2018)
Best Lawyers, Corporate Law (2012–2022)
Best Lawyers, International Trade and Finance Law — Asia (2009–2022)
Best Lawyers, Bankruptcy and Creditor — Debtor Rights Law and Corporate Restructuring (2008–2022)
Super Lawyers, New York Metro (2013–2019)
The Best Lawyers in Japan: Corporate M&A Law (2012–2022)
"BTI Client Service All-Star"

Education

Georgetown University Law Center, JD
Harvard College, BA

Admissions

District of Columbia
New Jersey
New York

Courts

US District Court for the District of New Jersey
US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
US District Court for the Southern District of New York

Languages

Japanese

Professional & Community Involvement

Member, Trilateral Commission
Member, National Committee on United States - China Relations
Director and Executive Committee, Japan Society
Trustee, US-Japan Foundation

Director, Japan Center for International Exchange US
Director, Table for Two USA
Georgetown Law National Alumni Board Emeritus
Member, Georgetown Law Center Asian Law Alumni Board
Executive Committee, Nippon Club
Vice President, Japanese American Association of New York
Steering Committee, China-United States Symposium, Harvard Law School Program on International Financial Systems
INSOL International
Asia Society
China Institute
The US-Japan Council
Director Emeritus, Children for Children Foundation
Association of the Bar of the City of New York

Satoru Murase

Overview

Related Services & Industries

Services

Industries

Publications & Presentations

Publications

Business and Human Rights: Japan publish Guidelines on Respect for Human Rights in Responsible Supply Chains

Japan Opens Up More to Foreigners, but Business Visas Still Required

News

Nine Mayer Brown lawyers named “Lawyers of the Year” by Best Lawyers 2022

Events

Investment Opportunities and Challenges in an Era of Geopolitical Turmoil Surrounding the US, Europe and China

M&A in Times of Global Turmoil – Risks and Strategies