Christopher Marc Hodgens

Partner

Beratungsschwerpunkte
Sprachen
English / Japanese
Standort
Tokio
Qualifikationen
Registered Foreign Lawyer (Jurisdiction of Primary Qualification: The Laws of the State of New South Wales, Australia; Designated Law: The Laws of the State of Victoria, Australia) (2002)
Admitted in the State of New South Wales, Australia (1996)
Admitted in the State of Victoria, Australia (1996)
Kontakt

Registration in Japan

Registered Foreign Lawyer (Jurisdiction of Primary Qualification: The Laws of the State of New South Wales, Australia, Designated Law: The Laws of the State of Victoria, Australia) (2002)

Admitted

State of New South Wales, Australia (1996)

State of Victoria, Australia (1996)

Bar Association

Tokyo Bar Association

Education

Monash University (B.A., 1980)
University of Tsukuba (Fellow Student, Japanese Studies, 1981-1983)
Monash University (LL.B., 1994)

Background

Baker McKenzie, Sydney and Tokyo (1994-2024)

Publications

  • Japan Hotel Investment Guide 2011, 2016 and 2023 (Co-published with Jones Lang LaSalle)

Web Articles

  • M&A Guide 2025: Japan,” IFLR (March, 2025) [Co-author]

  • “Japan Medical Device Market – Distinguishing Features and Industry Practice” (podcast)
  • “Triangular Mergers – Road Testing the New Law,” The 2008 Guide to Japan, International Financial Law Review [Co-author]
  • “Sweeping Company Law Reforms Expected to Enter into Effect in 2006,” World Securities Law Report (May, 2005) [Co-author]

Seminars

  • Asia Pacific Real Assets Association – Voice of Real Estate – Data Centres 2020
  • The Best Lawyers in Japan 2026
    • Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
    • Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law
  • The Best Lawyers in Japan 2023
    • Private Equity
  • In-House Community Inaugural Counsel of the Year Award 2016
  • ALB Real Estate Deal of the Year Award 2007