Tax
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The tax practice of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is renowned for its broad coverage of a variety of tax-related matters, ranging from tax planning for various commercial transactions to tax disputes and tax litigation cases arising from differences in opinion with the tax authority.
At our firm, the Tax Practice Group (“TPG”) gathers together some of the well-regarded practitioners in Japan. We have a deep pool of talented professionals, which includes a former justice of the Supreme Court, a former senior official of the Japanese tax authority, current or former professors of leading law schools in Japan, lawyers who have worked in tax departments of leading law firms in the U.S, and a lawyer who was involved in international tax policy development at international organizations. We have welcomed as advisors persons of the authority in the legal scholarship of tax law and in the administration of tax law in Japan. We continuously strive to combine and share our rich professional knowledge and experience in tax law, and thereby, provide our clients with high-quality legal services. As testament to our efforts, many foreign tax publications have recognized our tax practice as having an unparalleled reputation, surpassing all other law firms in Japan.
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Chambers Review
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is widely recognised as a go-to group for comprehensive tax advice. The team is highly skilled at handling a variety of complex matters including sensitive tax litigation, transfer pricing, audit and tax planning, and it regularly receives mandates from major domestic and international corporations from an array of industries including financial institutions. The firm demonstrates particular expertise in advising Korean clients on Japanese tax matters as well as assisting Japanese clients with Korean tax matters, and is well equipped to represent clients in criminal tax investigations brought by the tax authority. Other areas of expertise include advising on tax treaties and FATCA regulations.
Work Highlights
- Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu advised thefounder of a Japanese retail chain on income, inheritance and gift tax consequences for him and his heirs in connection with a planned cross-border relocation.
Strengths
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"They have a wealth of experience and strong communication skills. We received prompt and careful reporting on the latest cases overseas in cooperation with firms in each country."
"We have been very impressed with the depth of their knowledge, their ability to quickly understand the issues involved, their availability and client service."
"They have a wealth of experience and strong communication skills. We received prompt and careful reporting on the latest cases overseas in cooperation with firms in each country."
"We have been very impressed with the depth of their knowledge, their ability to quickly understand the issues involved, their availability and client service."
Notable Practitioners
Yushi Hegawa is widely respected as a skilful dispute resolution lawyer often called upon for high-stakes tax litigation. He also advises on the tax aspects of cross-border M&A deals.
"Yushi is who we look to for high-stakes, high-value advice and superior judgement. He's a very practical lawyer."
"Yushi Hegawa offers not just legal advice but also know-how. He's an outstanding lawyer for tax."
Shigeki Minami handles transfer pricing matters as well as contentious tax mandates relating to audits and National Tax Agency assessments. He is also experienced in advising on the development of legislation and its potential impacts.
"He provided excellent all-round service."
Koichiro Yoshimura regularly advises on tax issues involving global transactions, as well as handling tax litigation before Tokyo District Court.
"Koichiro Yoshimura provides strong technical support with timely feedback."
"We found him to be quite adept across a broad field, including general corporate tax, international tax and transfer pricing."
Takashi Saida is noted as an experienced tax adviser on an array of transactions and disputes, often advising on the tax aspecs of real estate projects and complex M&A.
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