Jones Day‘s practice handles both international taxation matters as well as various tax disputes. Practice head Koichi Inoue is experienced advising clients on the tax aspects of transactions and restructurings. Taku Osawa regularly handles transfer pricing matters. Dual-qualified in New York and Japan, Kyosuke Katahira is also noteworthy for his ’deep expertise in international tax matters and cross-border transactions’.
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‘They are especially skilled at communicating clearly in English with law firms worldwide. This enables them to quickly and accurately gather essential information regarding challenges with Japanese Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) rules and tax treaties. What truly sets them apart is their remarkable ability to explain these complicated tax matters in a way that is very easy for clients to understand.’
‘They respond very quickly, and they really understand what we need and what we're trying to achieve. The advice they give us is always detailed and very easy to understand. Our conversations with them are always full of good ideas and make us think.’
‘They deliver comprehensive, solution-oriented legal and tax services by thoroughly analysing both actual and potential risks, while carefully considering every detail alongside the broader business objectives of their clients. Their approach is designed to achieve optimal outcomes, ensuring that clients receive advice and support tailored to their unique circumstances.’
‘Koichi Inoue and Kyosuke Katahira are highly dedicated professionals with deep expertise in international tax matters and cross-border transactions. Their extensive experience enables them to propose innovative tax planning strategies and practical solutions, all grounded in a profound understanding of both legal and tax frameworks.’
‘Jones Day's international offices are unified, and our lawyers are already in contact with each other to investigate and propose solutions to cross-border tax issues.'
‘Koichi Inoue excels in his ability to understand and advise on the relationship between tax treaties and domestic tax law on a country-by-country basis; Koichi Inoue stands out. Taku Osawa is an attorney with extensive knowledge and experience in transfer pricing and customs. Kyosuke Katahira is well-versed in global minimum taxation and international taxation, and provides clients with prompt and appropriate advice.’
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Practice head
Koichi Inoue
Other key lawyers
Taku Osawa; Kyosuke Katahira