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Kentaro Sugimoto

Kentaro Sugimoto

Asia-Pacific 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Capital Markets.

Career

Partner Nishimura & Asahi; Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, New York (2006-2007).

Professional Memberships

Admitted: Japan (2000), New York (2007).

Publications

"Corpus Juris Finance - Completely Revised Edition (first volume)" (Shojihomu, 2017); "Handbook on Corporate Bond" (Shojihomu, 2018).

Personal

Graduate of Waseda University (LLB, 1996), Georgetown University Law Center (LLM, 2006).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Capital Markets: Domestic - Japan

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Kentaro Sugimoto is a well-regarded lawyer for capital markets, active in a diverse range of debt issuances and global equity offerings. His recent activity includes advising several major Japanese clients in their capacity as issuers.

Ranked Individuals at Nishimura & Asahi (67)

Asia-Pacific Region

Japan

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