Comparative Guide
Tax Disputes
Japan
Michito Kitamura & Daisuke Murashima
PwC Legal Japan maintains a high level of activity on acquisitions and investments of Japanese companies. Heading up the team, Satoshi Mogi is well-versed in M&A transactions in the manufacturing, retail and TMT sectors. Rounding out the team, Yasuyuki Iwasaki and Hiroki Yamada cover both domestic and cross-border M&A.
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Testimonials
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‘They are a very international team, with local and foreign lawyers acting on numerous cross-border projects in English and Japanese. There is a good level of partner-level involvement, who are very willing to jump on a call late in the day to resolve things. Their associates are responsive.’
‘PwC Legal Japan’s practice stands out for its seamless integration of legal, tax, and business advisory services, offering clients a well-rounded approach to cross-border transactions. The team is particularly adept at navigating the complexities of international joint ventures and M&A, leveraging deep local market knowledge alongside global expertise. The practice’s ability to draw on a wide range of perspectives and experiences enables it to deliver creative, pragmatic solutions to complex legal challenges.’
‘The individuals at PwC Legal Japan have exceptional technical expertise, commercial acumen, and provide excellent client service.’
Practice head
Satoshi Mogi
Other key lawyers
Yasuyuki Iwasaki; Hiroki Yamada