Private Wealth Law
High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Japan
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Strengths
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The team are collaborative and responsive to queries, and they are able to coordinate multi-jurisdictional matters.
Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net WorthTheir communication, responsiveness and linguistic capability are really good.
Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net WorthThe firm has a very competent team that works independently, and it is a full-service firm able to handle all types of matters.
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Notable Practitioners
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Japan, expertise based abroad in Singapore 
Japan, expertise based abroad in Singapore 
Yoshikazu Hasegawa
Yoshikazu Hasegawa is based in Singapore and known for his expertise in Japanese private wealth issues, such as succession planning and M&A work. He is also knowledgeable in international investment. Yoshikazu is technically excellent. He pre-empts and anticipates potential issues and is a very trusted pair of hands.
Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net WorthIn terms of cross-border transactions between Japan, Singapore and Korea, there is no one more familiar than him. He is responsive and takes care of legal matters very thoroughly.
Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net WorthYoshikazu is to the point and a joy to work with. He really gets the commercial realities, he collaborates really well, and whatever he delivers is very accurate.
Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
Band 2 
Band 2 
Yushi Hegawa
Yushi Hegawa is a tax specialist who regularly advises high net worth clients on tax structuring, disputes and residency issues, often with a cross-border element. Yushi is a good partner and a good litigation lawyer.
Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net WorthYushi is very reliable on tax matters.
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