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Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

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Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

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Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has one of Japan’s most established and acclaimed tax practices, serving global corporate clientele for decades. The breadth and depth of our practice allows us to handle in the full spectrum of tax matters—from transactional tax planning and structuring to multi-jurisdictional tax litigation. Our approach to complex tax issues is innovative and solution-oriented, enabling us to deliver cost-effective manner.

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Tax - Japan

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has an acclaimed team with expertise in a broad spectrum of tax matters concerning business structures, including advising on the tax implications of employee stock option plans and corporate restructurings. The team is frequently engaged by multinationals operating in a variety of sectors including e-commerce, media and entertainment, and excels in advising on anti-tax haven rules and transfer pricing as well as tax-related litigation. The firm is counsel of choice for domestic corporations responding to investigations by the tax authorities.

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Work Highlights

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  • Anderson Mori & Tomotsune advised The Charitable Foundation on a dispute concerning the appropriate tax base to apply after the foundation transitioned from a public interest foundation to a general foundation.

Strengths

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  • Anderson Mori & Tomotsune understands the background and objectives of our organisation. The team responds promptly to our requests.

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  • The partners are outstanding.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Koji Fujita
    Koji Fujita

    Koji Fujita

    Koji Fujita is a prominent figure in the tax field and specialises in transactional tax matters, as well as general business structuring. He is an expert in cross-border matters and also advises on policy and regulatory questions.
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  • Eiichiro Nakatani
    Eiichiro Nakatani

    Eiichiro Nakatani

    Eiichiro Nakatani is widely renowned as a seasoned tax practitioner. He regularly caters to the cross-border structural and transactional needs of sophisticated multinational corporates.

    • He is the best.

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    • Eiichiro is an excellent lawyer.

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  • Yutaka Shimoo
    Yutaka Shimoo

    Yutaka Shimoo

    Yutaka Shimoo is based in Osaka and has established a strong reputation for his tax advice for domestic and international corporates. He draws on experience working with the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau and is frequently consulted by clients in the technology sector.

    • He has secondment experience in the tax authority and is active in cryptocurrency matters. He is a next generation leader at the firm.

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