LAWYER PROFILE

Tokutaka Ito

Global 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: Domestic

Japan

1 year ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Tokutaka specializes on cross-border M&A, joint venture and general corporate matters with extensive experience representing Japanese and multinational corporates. In particular, he represents multinationals on their inbound investments and general corporate matters into Japan, as well as Japanese corporates on strategic cross border investments. Tokutaka has experience across a broad range of sectors, including technology, financial services, manufacturing, consumer, life sciences and private equity.

Tokutaka is qualified in Japan and New York and is fluent in Japanese and English.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A: Domestic - Japan

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Tokutaka Ito heads the firm's Japan law practice and is dual-qualified in Japan and New York. He adeptly advises clients on inbound and outbound M&A matters, investment and divestment. He is particularly noted for his ability to handle transactions in highly regulated sectors such as critical infrastructure, insurance and pharmaceutical.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

With his experience in investment banking, he considers a form of advice that is very easy to act on in line with our company's practice and is able to respond to the highly regulated industries.
Corporate/M&A: DomesticChambers Global Guide
He has a deep knowledge of our business, business environment and specific projects, and overall provides satisfactory services.
Corporate/M&A: DomesticChambers Global Guide