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PwC Legal Japan Offices
Otemachi Park Bldg.
1-1-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-0004
Japan
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Michito Kitamura
Work Department
Tax (tax counselling); dispute resolution (tax controversy and litigation); private wealth; corporate and M&A; ESG/sustainability
Position
Partner / Tax Disputes, Wealth Management, ESG
Career
Michito Kitamura has extensive experience in the field of tax disputes/litigation, wealth management and ESG. Specifically, he has represented both Japanese and foreign clients in tax disputes and litigation at all court levels in Japan and foreign countries. He also provides legal and tax consulting services relating to a variety of transactions such as M&A, business restructuring, ESG-driven transactions by utilizing his unique background.
PwC Legal Japan (2016-Present)
Lecturer (International Tax Policy), Hitotsubashi University, School of International and Public Policy (2011-Present)
Nishimura & Asahi (2008-2016)
NautaDutilh N.V., the Netherlands (2007-2008)
Asahi & Koma Law Offices (currently Nishimura & Asahi) (2000-2005)
Asahi & Co. (audit corporation) (currently KPMG Azsa & Co.) (1992-1997)
Languages
Japanese / English
Memberships
Attorney at Law (Japan, Tokyo Bar Association) (2000)
Certified Public Accountant (Japan) (1996)
Education
New York University School of Law (LL.M. in International Taxation) (2007)
Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. with Distinction, Dean’s List) (2006)
Keio University (Bachelor of Business and Commerce, 1994)
Lawyer Rankings
Japan > Tax: International firms and joint ventures
PwC Legal Japan‘s tax department is headed up by Michito Kitamura, who is especially adept at wealth management and the tax aspects of ESG-driven transactions. The practice is also well-versed in tax disputes and tax audits, with further experience in providing transactional tax advice and handling issues involving Japanese tax authorities. Kozo Kuromatsu is a key contact in the practice for all stages of tax matters.