Tomoko Nakajima

Tomoko Nakajima is Freshfields' Head of Japan M&A, based in our Tokyo office.

She is a leading M&A practitioner who also brings significant experience in major infrastructure transactions. Dual-qualified in Japan and the US (California), Tomoko offers a rare international perspective, seamlessly bridging the legal and cultural gap in complex cross-border transactions.

She is the trusted advisor to many of Japan's most prominent corporations, guiding them through their strategic outbound M&A mandates. Clients value her ability to navigate their most ambitious and complex global acquisitions.

For international clients entering the Japanese market, Tomoko provides nuanced counsel on successfully acquiring and integrating Japanese businesses. She is particularly praised for her formidable negotiation skills and the commercial drive she brings to the table, expertly navigating the distinct cultural and linguistic dynamics inherent in Japanese deal-making.

Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association, California Bar.

Tomoko was educated at University of Chicago (LLM) and International Christian University, Japan (BA, International Studies).

Woman Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm)

ALB Japan Law Awards

2024