Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is a full-service firm with recognised expertise in structured finance, trusts, tax, and mergers and acquisitions. Masayuki Fukuda is well regarded for his work on investment schemes and the associated regulatory landscape, as well as intricate private wealth matters. Yushi Hegawa is known for advising on asset succession, will amendments, and cross-border tax issues. Tsutomu Endo frequently advises high-net-worth individuals on asset succession and provides legal and tax guidance in relation to relocation.
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Testimonials
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- 'Yoshikazu Hasegawa is a very reliable and professional lawyer. He has a lot of experience not only with corporations, but also with individual asset succession and cross-border cases, and his handling is precise.'
- 'NO&T's strong suit is its client-centric approach to legal matters, offering not just accurate legal solutions, but tailored frameworks which are user-friendly and practical. I see them as a firm looking to build long-term advisory relationships with their clients, and not just stopping at transactional work.'
- 'Yoshikazu Hasegawa is the top lawyer in his field of private wealth and private client work for Japanese residents of Singapore, bar none. He is extremely knowledgeable and meticulous.'
- 'Yoshi is very experienced and serves an impressive clientele of HNWIs and UHNWIs.'
- 'Each team member has a high level of ability, so I can trust them with confidence.'
- 'I always consult with Yoshikazu Hasegawa, and he is a very reliable and professional lawyer. He has a lot of experience not only with corporations, but also with individual asset succession and cross-border cases, and his handling is precise.'
Work highlights
Advised a high-net-worth individual on the implementation of a multi-generational asset succession plan, including the transfer of assets valued at several billion yen.
Advised a billionaire client on the structuring and implementation of a family asset allocation plan, including the establishment of an offshore fund entity and the implementation of a share sale transaction involving a large business operation company.
Advised a high-net-worth individual on the establishment of multiple trusts, preparation of a family office structure, applications for a tax exemption and an exemption for a capital market services licence in Singapore, involving assets in multiple jurisdictions.
Lawyers
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Other key lawyers
Yushi Hegawa; Masayuki Fukuda; Yoshikazu Hasegawa; Tsutomu Endo