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5

Band 5

Corporate/M&A: Domestic

Japan

2 Years Ranked

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Provided by Tomoko Nakajima

Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Tomoko is Freshfields' Head of Japan M&A and a M&A expert, based in our Tokyo office. She also advises on real estate and infrastructure transactions. Having qualified both in Japan and the US (California), Tomoko’s approach to M&A is international.

With her deep knowledge of the Japanese market, Tomoko understands the challenges Japanese clients face when entering or acquiring in overseas markets and works closely with clients to execute their complex cross-border mandates.

Tomoko also helps international clients understand and penetrate the Japanese market, and assists them in acquiring and building businesses that are compatible with their home economies – primarily the US and Europe. Tomoko will be able to help navigate the complex cultural and linguistic issues involved in investing in Japan and negotiating with Japanese counterparties.

Professional Memberships

Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association, California Bar.

Personal

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

Awards

Woman Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm)

ALB Japan Law Awards

2024

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Asia-Pacific

Corporate/M&A: Domestic - Japan
5
Band 5

Tomoko Nakajima is head of Freshfields' M&A offering in Japan and leverages her extensive knowledge of the Japanese market to serve clients across industries such as energy, manufacturing and technology. Clients laud her negotiation skills.

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