Tax
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 2
Contact number
+ 81.3.4595.3939Chambers Review
Jones Day houses a widely praised team offering an array of tax services, including disputes and cross-border tax planning. The firm is highly regarded for its representation of foreign corporations and private individuals in complex domestic tax matters. The team advises investors on tax aspects of M&A transactions and corporate structures. It is also well versed in international tax treaties. The firm is active in handling contentious audit cases related to transfer pricing issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are able to answer our questions and advise on specific methods to solve our problems."
"Jones Day provide advice from a multifaceted perspective, recognising the actual challenges in business operations."
"They are able to answer our questions and advise on specific methods to solve our problems."
"Jones Day provide advice from a multifaceted perspective, recognising the actual challenges in business operations."
Notable Practitioners
Koichi Inoue continues to impress clients and commentators as a leading lawyer in international taxation. He draws from deep experience to offer a comprehensive advisory and disputes practice.
"Koichi Inoue's advice is backed by experience and extensive knowledge."
"He is an excellent lawyer who not only possesses extensive knowledge of advanced tax matters but also promptly provides us with feasible and effective solutions."
Kyosuke Katahira boasts expertise in tax audits, structuring work and the tax aspects of cross-border acquisitions.
"Kyosuke Katahira strives to accurately grasp the issues we face with our business and provide the best possible answers. The responses are always quick and helpful."
"Based on his high level of expertise in international taxation and a wide range of knowledge that goes beyond taxation, Katahira will identify the risks that the company has overlooked."
Taku Osawa is an experienced advisor on transfer pricing matters and is a former officer of the Osaka Regional Taxation Bureau.
"Even for difficult consultations, Taku replies promptly and in a flexible manner. He offers several available options so that we may choose the best one to meet the circumstances."
"Taku Osawa is well-versed in international taxation and transfer pricing."
Ranked Lawyers at
Jones Day
Japan