Tomoko Nakajima

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.

Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association, California Bar.

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