Nishimura & Asahi

Nishimura & Asahi's team is highly regarded for its strength in tax controversies, with a standout record of success in tax litigation before Japanese courts. The team is headed up by Yo Ota who brings a wealth of experience in both domestic and international matters, including M&A, cross-border transactions, tax, corporate governance and IP issues. Akihiro Hironaka focuses on dispute resolution, particularly in tax-related cases, in addition to handling complex and large-scale tax disputes. Tsuyoshi Ito has expertise in corporate tax and financial transactions under Japanese law, has been a key figure in a number of significant tax litigation matters, and advises both corporate entities and private clients on tax planning and compliance issues.