Takenari Shimizu has co-authored "Compass for M&A Laws and Precedents" (Seirin Shoin (2007)),"Practice and Theory of Joint Venture Agreements" (Hanrei Times (2006)), "International Franchising Law" (LexisNexis (2005)),"Legal Counseling on Franchising Contracts" (Seirin Shoin (2004)),"Practicing Franchising Contracts" (Shin Nihon Hoki Shuppan (2000)) and "Practice and Issues of the Financial Products Marketing Law" (Ginko-Homu 21 No.588 (March 2001)). Mr. Shimizu also authored "Kanebo Case on Determination of Stock Purchase Price - Precedents on Evaluation of Unlisted Stock" (Hanrei Times No. 1279 (December 1, 2008)), "Observation on the Termination Clauses Involving Transfer of Shares in the Joint Venture Agreement" (Hanrei Times No. 1274 (October 1, 2008)), "Sumitomo Trust & Banking vs. UFJ Bank - Effect of Exclusive Right for Negotiation in a Letter of Intent" (Hanrei Times No. 1259 (March 15, 2008)), "Outline and Issues of Anti-Takeover Measures in Response to a Takeover Attempt" (Hanrei Times No. 1259 (March 15, 2008)), "Director's Duty and Conflict of Interest in Joint Venture" (Hanrei Times No. 1086 (June 1, 2002)) and "Company's Intervention on Defendant Director's Side in Shareholder's Derivative Suits" (Ginko-Homu 21 No.591 (June 2001)).