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
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘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