Private Wealth Law
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 1
About
Provided by Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto count among our clients a number of high net worth individuals who seek the strategic advice of our tax practitioners. The firm offers tailor-made solutions to address the diverse needs of these individual clients, who include private business owners, founders and major shareholders of listed companies, and private investors. Our services in this area are many and varied and include business succession planning, setting up trust funds to secure assets, advice for Japanese residents investing overseas, support in cross-border inheritance cases, advice for high net worth, non-resident individuals investing in Japan, and handling intra-family dispute cases. Our Wealth Management Practice Group includes lawyers who are well-versed in Japanese and international corporate reorganizations, M&A, trusts, asset taxation, and international taxation. We also coordinate when necessary with a network of overseas firms and professionals.
Chambers Review
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto is one of the largest firms in Japan. It has a strong practice in private wealth work, including business succession planning, trust formation and administration, as well as cross-border inheritance. The firm advises ultra high net worth, high net worth and non-resident clients in Japan, including private business owners, founders and major shareholders of listed companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mori Hamada & Matsumoto demonstrates unparalleled proficiency. Their approach not only reflects a deep understanding of the legal framework but also a tailored strategy."
"The team exhibits a high degree of professionalism and is always ready to provide timely and insightful responses to queries."
"Mori Hamada & Matsumoto demonstrates unparalleled proficiency. Their approach not only reflects a deep understanding of the legal framework but also a tailored strategy."
"The team exhibits a high degree of professionalism and is always ready to provide timely and insightful responses to queries."
Notable Practitioners
Atsushi Oishi advises on a wide array of private wealth matters, particularly in business succession and tax investigations. He is also well known for his sophisticated tax and estate planning techniques as well as being knowledgeable on matters related to M&A for both domestic and international clients.
"Atsushi Oishi was a pleasure to work with. It is difficult to find a professional who is well versed in both tax and private wealth issues for the Japanese market."
Makoto Sakai handles private wealth management and tax matters. He also deals with tax litigation and investigations in addition to his wider M&A practice.
"Mr Sakai's insight and expertise are pivotal, as he brings a blend of legal acumen and business foresight that is invaluable to clients."