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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
Withers Japan, Zeirishi Houjin continues to offer a strong tax service in Japan. With over 30 years of experience handling international tax planning and corporate tax advisory matters, including tax planning involving investment funds, M&A, real estate investments, data centres, and renewable energy projects, Eric Roose leads the group. A key name to note for high-net-worth individuals seeking assistance with Japanese tax planning, Kohei Kobayashi advises on a broad range of transactions, including real estate investments, restructurings, and M&A.