Kohei Kobayashi > Withers Japan, Zeirishi Houjin > Tokyo, Japan > Lawyer Profile
Withers Japan, Zeirishi Houjin Offices
Withers Gaikokuhou Jimu Bengoshi Houjin
21F JA Building
1-3-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
100-6821
Japan
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Kohei Kobayashi
Work Department
Private Client & Tax
Position
Partner
Career
Kohei is a Japan tax partner in Tokyo office.
He is an international tax adviser and licensed tax attorney in Japan. His practice involves advising on international taxation matters of clients and international investors whether institutions or individuals. He has advised various types of funds and transactions on cross-border investments. He has been involved in real estate investments, (re)structuring, reorganization and M&A matters. He also advises high-net-worth individuals on the Japanese and international estate taxation planning matters. He has dealt with various international taxation issues for various international clients and has about 20 years’ experience around.
Prior to joining the firm, he had worked in PwC for about 15 years, and served as a director in financial services tax team in Tokyo office. He had also been deployed in PwC London office as a senior tax manager to deal with FS-Tax practice for two years.
Languages
English
Lawyer Rankings
Japan > Tax: International firms and joint ventures
The tax team at Withers Japan, Zeirishi Houjin is commended by clients for its ability to ‘provide practical advice‘, with co-head Eric Roose lauded for his ‘super technical skills‘ and ability to ‘explain complex things in a very easy to understand manner‘. Fellow co-head Kohei Kobayashi is an international tax adviser and licensed tax attorney, experienced in assisting clients with international estate taxation planning matters as well as the tax aspects of M&A transactions and restructurings. The practice is also recommended for its work advising high-net-worth individuals, private equity houses, and international corporations.