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Withers has a full-diversified tax practice in Tokyo and provides domestic and international businesses, both publicly or privately owned, tax-efficient strategies and advice in many areas including pre-sale / IPO tax planning; mergers and acquisition tax advice; cross-border transactions; partnership, corporation and other entity planning; tax compliance and intellectual property licensing / sponsorship agreements.

In a fast-moving and increasingly compliance-focused world, the need for integrated advice that reaches across borders has never been greater. Working closely with the firm's international tax lawyers, Withers can provide clients with a deep level of local expertise while bringing a global perspective.
















Chambers Review

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Tax - Japan

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Withers offers a dedicated team specialising in cross-border tax matters. The firm is highly sought after by major investment funds for transactional and structural advice. The team has particular strength in tax matters concerning investments in real estate, with additional expertise in TKM structures. It regularly advises an international clientele on inbound investment projects in Japan as well as on assessments by Japanese authorities. The firm also advises high net worth individuals on tax planning.

Work Highlights

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  • Withers acted as lead tax counsel for Pacific Alliance Group's USD2.8 billion APAC real estate fund. 

Strengths

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We appreciate their ability to understand their client and provide practical solutions.

Tax respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Eric Roose
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Eric Roose
1
Band 1

Eric Roose remains a highly active and distinguished practitioner in the international taxation arena. He frequently represents investment funds and private clients, and is registered as a foreign lawyer in Japan, Singapore and the UK, as well as being US-qualified.

Eric Roose provides commercial awareness and practical solutions.

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Tax: Registered Foreign Lawyers
Eric Roose
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Eric Roose
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Members

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Erin Gutierrez

Kohei Kobayashi