LAWYER PROFILE

Gordon Palmquist

Asia-Pacific 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: International

Japan

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Gordon Palmquist is a M&A partner in our Tokyo office and specialises in cross-border M&A, joint ventures and co-investments, global business carve-outs and fund investments. He is highly experienced in advising clients on their cross-border transactions across a range of sectors and in assisting clients with complex carve-out sales and joint-ventures. He has lived in Tokyo for over 23 years and is a fluent Japanese speaker.

Professional Memberships

District of Columbia Bar, Illinois State Bar, Registered Foreign Lawyer, Japan

Personal

Gordon was educated at the University of Minnesota Law School (JD), International University of Japan (MA) and Saint Olaf College (BA).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Corporate/M&A: International - Japan

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Gordon Palmquist advises Japanese corporations on cross-border M&A transactions. He wins praise from clients for his strong client service.

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Strengths

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He is a wonderful lawyer who is fluent in Japanese and always provides helpful support. Also, he has a good understanding of our business and internal procedures, which is very helpful.
Corporate/M&A: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific
He has a wealth of experience and a high level of expertise. Also, he is fluent in Japanese and tenaciously negotiates for the interests of the client.
Corporate/M&A: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific
Gordon is a sophisticated M&A lawyer with a very keen interest in understanding the interests of both parties and making the deal optimal for the client.
Corporate/M&A: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific