Tax
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 2
Contact number
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Provided by Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has one of the most established and acclaimed tax practices in Japan, and has been serving a global corporate clientele in this area for decades. The breadth and depth of our tax practice enables us to assist in the whole spectrum of tax matters, from transactional tax planning and structuring to multi-jurisdictional tax litigation. Our innovative and solution-oriented approach to complex tax issues also enables us to provide tax advice in a cost-effective manner.
Chambers Review
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has an acclaimed team with expertise in a broad spectrum of tax matters concerning business structures, including advising on the tax implications of employee stock option plans and corporate restructurings. The team is frequently engaged by multinationals operating in a variety of sectors including e-commerce, media and entertainment, and excels in advising on anti-tax haven rules and transfer pricing as well as tax-related litigation. The firm is counsel of choice for domestic corporations responding to investigations by the tax authorities.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune represented a charitable foundation before the Tokyo District Court in a dispute concerning capital gains earned by the foundation from the sale of its securities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"AMT have a great reputation and deep expertise. They offer very sophisticated analyses and immediate responses regarding all matters."
"We have a long business relationship, so they can provide accurate advice that suits our situation."
"AMT have a great reputation and deep expertise. They offer very sophisticated analyses and immediate responses regarding all matters."
"We have a long business relationship, so they can provide accurate advice that suits our situation."
Notable Practitioners
Koji Fujita is a prominent figure in the tax field and specialises in transactional tax matters, as well as general business structuring. He is an expert in cross-border matters and also advises on policy and regulatory questions.
Eiichiro Nakatani is widely renowned as a seasoned tax practitioner. He regularly caters to the cross-border structural and transactional needs of sophisticated multinational corporates.
"Eiichiro Nakatani has a wealth of experience and knowledge."
Yutaka Shimoo is based in Osaka and has established a strong reputation for his tax advice for domestic and international corporates. He draws on experience working with the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau and is frequently consulted by clients in the technology sector.
"Yutaka Shimoo is a great tax resource."
"Shimoo is able to give advice from the customer's point of view."
Ranked Lawyers at
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Japan