Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, Tax | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

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The tax practice of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is renowned for its broad coverage of a variety of tax-related matters, ranging from tax planning for various commercial transactions to tax disputes and tax litigation cases arising from differences in opinion with the tax authority.

At our firm, the Tax Practice Group (“TPG”) gathers together some of the well-regarded practitioners in Japan. We have a deep pool of talented professionals, which includes a former justice of the Supreme Court, a former senior official of the Japanese tax authority, current or former professors of leading law schools in Japan, lawyers who have worked in tax departments of leading law firms in the U.S, and a lawyer who was involved in international tax policy development at international organizations. We have welcomed as advisors persons of the authority in the legal scholarship of tax law and in the administration of tax law in Japan. We continuously strive to combine and share our rich professional knowledge and experience in tax law, and thereby, provide our clients with high-quality legal services. As testament to our efforts, many foreign tax publications have recognized our tax practice as having an unparalleled reputation, surpassing all other law firms in Japan.

For more details, please visit our website:

https://www.nagashima.com/en/practices/tax/

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Tax - Japan

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is widely recognised as a go-to group for comprehensive tax advice. The team is highly skilled at handling a variety of complex matters including sensitive tax litigation, transfer pricing, audit and tax planning, and it regularly receives mandates from major domestic and international corporations from an array of industries including financial institutions. The firm demonstrates particular expertise in advising Korean clients on Japanese tax matters as well as assisting Japanese clients with Korean tax matters, and is well equipped to represent clients in criminal tax investigations brought by the tax authority. Other areas of expertise include advising on tax treaties and FATCA regulations.

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Work Highlights

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu advised a US private equity fund on a tax audit of one of its portfolio companies.

Strengths

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The team has a wide range of capabilities and a good understanding of what we disclose about our business.

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They have a sense of speed and flexibility. As a firm, they have a wide network and broad knowledge from experience in similar cases in the past.

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The team has a wide range of capabilities and a good understanding of what we disclose about our business.

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They have a sense of speed and flexibility. As a firm, they have a wide network and broad knowledge from experience in similar cases in the past.

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Notable Practitioners

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Yushi Hegawa

Band 1

Yushi Hegawa is widely respected as a skilful dispute resolution lawyer often called upon for high-stakes tax litigation. He also advises on the tax aspects of cross-border M&A deals.

He is a consumate professional who is knowledgeable and very technical. He presents things in a way that contains a full level of detail.

Yushi is an excellent lawyer.

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Shigeki Minami

Band 2

Shigeki Minami handles transfer pricing matters as well as contentious tax mandates relating to audits and National Tax Agency assessments. He is also experienced in advising on the development of legislation and its potential impacts.

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Koichiro Yoshimura

Band 3

Koichiro Yoshimura regularly advises on tax issues involving global transactions, as well as handling tax litigation before Tokyo District Court.

He is a good English speaker and efficiently communicates with foreign lawyers. Also, he is creative, fast and very hardworking, with a good understanding of the purpose of the work.

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Takashi Saida

Band 3

Takashi Saida is noted as an experienced tax adviser on an array of transactions and disputes, often advising on the tax aspecs of real estate projects and complex M&A.

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Tsutomu Endo

Band 3

Tsutomu Endo garnerns significant support for notable performances in tax disputes on transfer pricing. He is also adept in tax advisory work, advising on the tax aspects of corporate reorganisations and restructurings, cross-border dividend distribution and stock-based compensation schemes.

His meticulous preparation with attention to detail, accurate legal advice and prompt responses allowed him to handle the case reassuringly until the very end. We are truly grateful.

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