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Kensuke Suzuki

Kensuke Suzuki

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
 Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Life Sciences

Japan

9 years ranked

Investment Funds: Bengoshi

Japan

6 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides
2 In-depth overview

About

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Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Provides regulatory and transactional advice with respect to pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, medical data, cosmetics, food and beverages, hospitals, research institutions, medical services and other healthcare-related businesses. Also advises on financial regulation (including securities, asset management and investment fund regulation), fund formation and management.

Career

Joined Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu in 2000; became partner in 2012. Trained at Kirkland & Ellis (Chicago) (2006-07). Worked at the Financial Services Agency of Japan (2007-09). Served as Special Adviser to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (2014-15), and as Member of the Project Team on Healthcare Startup Acceleration of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (2024).

Professional Memberships

Tokyo Bar Association

Publications

“Life Sciences Global Guide - Medicinal product regulation and product liability in Japan”, Practical Law (2020).

"Increasing regulatory oversight on fund managers, and reform of investment trust regulations", The Global Asset Management & Servicing Review 2014/15 (Euromoney Yearbooks).

Personal

University of Tokyo (LLB, 1999); Stanford Law School (LLM, 2006).

Key sectors

Health and Life SciencesFinancial ServicesFinancial InvestorsTechnology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Life Sciences - Japan

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Kensuke Suzuki is one of the pillars of the firm's transactional and regulatory life sciences offering, and he is highly regarded in the market.
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Investment Funds: Bengoshi - Japan

Band 2
Individual Editorial
Kensuke Suzuki acts for a number of global investment groups and asset managers, providing clients with a range of formation, restructuring and distribution expertise.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He is a lawyer who has not only expertise but also a practical understanding. He can provide a very high level of legal support as a whole.

    Life SciencesChambers Asia & Pacific

  • Kensuke Suzuki is a leading expert in the healthcare legal profession in Japan. He has a wealth of knowledge in all directions and can propose extremely practical and feasible solutions.

    Life SciencesChambers Asia & Pacific

  • Based on his deep understanding of regulations, he understands our risk tolerance and always gives practical and convincing advice.

    Investment Funds: BengoshiChambers Asia & Pacific

  • He has overwhelming abilities in all fields, such as understanding the regulatory environment in Japan, understanding complex cases and practical execution skills.

    Investment Funds: BengoshiChambers Asia & Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (52)

Japan

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