1997
LLB, Tokyo University Entered the Legal Training and Research Institute (51st graduating class)
1999
Admitted to the bar (Daiichi Tokyo Bar Association) Joined Abe, Ikubo & Katayama
2006
MBA, Krannert Graduate School of Management, Purdue University Resumed practice at Abe, Ikubo & Katayama
2013- 2017
Deputy Chairperson of the Bankruptcy Act Committee, Daiichi Tokyo Bar Association
2019
Deputy Chairperson of the Bankruptcy Act Committee, Daiichi Tokyo Bar Association
Based on his motto “optimum solutions for the client”, Hideto Sasaki advises and represents clients on matters in all areas of corporate practice. In particular, he has ample experience in the following areas:
Insolvency & Business Rehabilitation: In the area of domestic legal procedures such as company reorganization, civil rehabilitation, bankruptcy, and special liquidation, as well as in voluntary liquidation, Mr. Sasaki advises and represents clients based on his wide-ranging experience of business rebuilding plans from planning through to implementation and completion, taking into consideration all interested parties, including not only the entities under rehabilitation, but also creditors and sponsors. Mr. Sasaki also advises on overseas business rebuilding procedures, such as recognition and assistance procedures.
Compliance: Based on his knowledge and experience in general management including finance and accounting, Mr. Sasaki supports clients with management decisions, as well as with establishing legal compliance systems and implementing fraud investigations.
Intellectual Property: Mr. Sasaki handles litigation and alternative dispute resolution both in Japan and abroad in relation to patents, trademarks, copyrights, and unfair competition law.
(Insolvency & Business Rehabilitation)
・“Article-by-Article Reading of Bankruptcy Act & Civil Rehabilitation Act” (author and editor), Shoji Homu Co., Ltd.
・ “Consideration of Limits of License Agreements and Automatic Effect System” (co-author), Modern Contracts and Insolvency Law, Shoji Homu Co., Ltd.
・“Insolvency and Security/Guarantees” (collaboration, co-author), Shoji Homu Co., Ltd.
・“Business Rehabilitation of Golf Courses” (collaboration, co-author), Shoji Homu Co., Ltd.
・“Trust and Insolvency” (collaboration, co-author), Shoji Homu Co., Ltd.
・“Index of Insolvency Court Decisions” (collaboration), Shoji Homu Co., Ltd.
・“Practical Guide to Company Reorganization – 120 Q&A” (collaboration, co-author), Kinzai Institute for Financial Affairs, Inc. ・“Practical Guide to Ordinary Rehabilitation – 120 Q&A” (editorial committee member, collaboration), Kinzai Institute for Financial Affairs, Inc.
・“Practical Guide to Bankruptcy – 200 Q&A” (collaboration), Kinzai Institute for Financial Affairs, Inc.
・“Practical Guide to Voluntary Liquidation – 100 Q&A” (collaboration), Kinzai Institute for Financial Affairs, Inc.
・“Banking Practice Legal Measures, 3800 [V] – Recovery / Repossession / Turnaround Edition” (collaboration), Kinzai Institute for Financial Affairs, Inc.
・“Modern Contracts and Insolvency Law” (panel discussion coordinator), Tripartite Tokyo Bar Associations Insolvency Committee Symposium, “Insolvency & Contracts”, 2015 (NBL No. 1055)
・“Reorganization of Rinkai Nissan Construction” (Clinical Company Reorganization No. 48) (co-author), Turnaround and Credit Administration No. 150
・“Learnings from Azabu Construction Bridging Japan & US – Recognition and Assistance Procedures and International Parallel Insolvencies” (co-author), Turnaround and Credit Administration No. 127
・“Business Rebuilding Law in Civil Rehabilitation with Sponsor” Turnaround and Rebuilding Management Issue No. 105 (co-author)
(Corporate Legal Affairs & Intellectual Property, etc.)
・“‘What Would You Do? Director Responsibilities Q&A’ (Addendum No. 50)” (collaboration), Dai-Ichi Hoki Co., Ltd.
・New Annotated Patent Law [First and Second Volumes]” (part of the writing team, Seirin Shoin Co., Ltd.
・Index of Civil Litigation Case Law” (collaboration), Shoji Homu Co., Ltd.