The private wealth practice at Nishimura & Asahi is adept at meeting the varied needs of clients in areas such as family disputes, cross-border inheritance, and tax. The team is co-led by Yoshinobu Fujimoto, who brings considerable expertise in business succession planning and international tax, and Masaru Shibahara, who specialises in business succession and dispute resolution. Katsuyuki Yamaguchi possesses strong cross-border capabilities, particularly in assisting individuals living outside Japan with wealth interests in the country, and Kohei Matano, who specialises in a broad spectrum of business succession and disputes.
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Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Masaru Shibahara
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Kohei Matano
Practice head
Yoshinobu Fujimoto, Masaru Shibahara
Other key lawyers
Katsuyuki Yamaguchi; Kohei Matano