Hiroyuki Kano
Clayton Utz
Partner
Brisbane
Overview
Hiroyuki frequently advises Japanese clients on a wide range of corporate transactions. Clients benefit from his ability to practise in both Australia and Japan, thanks to his dual qualification. The only partner of a major Australian law firm who is qualified bengoshi (Japanese lawyer), Hiroyuki has been practising law in Australia for over 20 years in M&A transactions, bridging the gap between Australian law and Japanese law, representing a variety of Japanese corporations on their cross-border transactions and investment into Australia.
Hiroyuki heads our Japan practice.
Notable Work
- Mitsubishi Estate: advised on its acquisition of a 25% interest in One Sydney Harbour Residences Two (OSH R2) project in Barangaroo from Lendlease.
- Shinsei Bank: as its Australian legal adviser, advised on its acquisition of a 10% stake in KVD Australia Holdco Pty Ltd (Latitude).
- Japan Suiso Energy: advised in relation to A$3 billion liquefied hydrogen commercialisation projects in Australia.
- Japan Post: advised in relation to its 100% acquisition of then ASX listed Toll Holdings for A$6.5 billion by scheme of arrangement.
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries: advised on the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain project in Victoria, and joint venture arrangements with consortium members both in Japan and Australia.
- JOGMEC: advised on various mineral exploration joint venture projects in Australia.
- Sojitz Corporation and JOGMEC: advised on its equity and debt finance transaction with an ASX-listed mining company, which produces rare earth minerals in Western Australia.
- Japanese property developer: advised a with a residential high-rise building development project, including real estate, joint venture, regulatory compliance, and urban development assistance.
- Japanese company: represented a in addressing environmental issues, including court proceedings, requiring experience in dispute resolution, environmental regulations, negotiation, and strategic planning.
- Major uranium project: advised on a joint venture arrangement for a, including handling sensitive materials, regulatory considerations, and complex agreements.
Insights
Media release: Clayton Utz advising MIXI, Inc. on $353 million acquisition of ASX listed PointsBet
2 Mar 2025 | Media Release
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Media release: Clayton Utz advises Asahi Shokuhin Co., Ltd. on its first acquisition in Australia
18 Jul 2024 | Media Release
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Media Release: Clayton Utz advises JARE on A$200 million capital investment and priority supply agreement with Lynas Rare Earths Ltd
16 Mar 2023 | Media Release
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Media release: Clayton Utz advises Mitsui on the disposal of its interests in the BHP Mitsui Coal (BMC) Joint Venture
12 Aug 2022 | Media Release
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FIRB application fees will double from 29 July: what you need to know
25 Jul 2022 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz congratulates participants in landmark HESC project on world-first export of liquefied hydrogen
28 Jan 2022 | Media Release
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Media Release: Clayton Utz advises Japan's Mitsubishi Estate on second luxury One Sydney Harbour acquisition
13 Aug 2021 | Media Release
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Media release: Clayton Utz advises Japan's Shinsei Bank on Latitude Financial Group acquisition
17 Mar 2021 | Media Release
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Significant Australian foreign investment reforms commencing 1 January 2021
11 Dec 2020 | Article
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Media release: Clayton Utz advises Japan's Mitsubishi Estate on complex One Sydney Harbour acquisition
21 Jul 2020 | Media Release
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Changes to foreign investment review in Australia under temporary COVID-19 measures
30 Mar 2020 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz acts for Japan's Nissui on prawn farm investment
5 Jun 2018 | Media Release
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Clayton Utz plays role in Australia-Japan collaboration on world-first liquefied hydrogen pilot project in Victoria
12 Apr 2018 | Media Release
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