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Band 3

Corporate/M&A: Domestic

Japan

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About

Provided by Takeshi Nakao

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Takeshi is the managing partner of our Tokyo office and head of our Japan practice. He specialises in cross-border M&A, private equity, joint ventures and general corporate matters.

Takeshi advises Japanese companies wanting to move into Europe, US, Asia and Africa. And he has extensive experience in advising international clients in doing various type of transactions and investments into Japan across all the sectors from healthcare, automotive, FIG, TMT to general industries.

Takeshi is a lecturer at Hitotsubashi University School of Law, where he teaches on world business law.

Professional Memberships

Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association, New York Bar.

Personal

Takeshi was educated at University of Tokyo and New York University School of Law.

Awards

Ranked 10th on the 2024 Top 100 Executives list

INvolve’s OUTstanding Role Models Lists

2024

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A: Domestic - Japan

3
Band 3
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Takeshi Nakao has substantial experience advising on private equity transactions and joint venture matters.

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