Hitoshi Sumisawa (former Commissioner of Japan’s National Tax Agency) joined Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu as a special advisor on October 16, 2024.

Mr. Sumisawa began his distinguished career at the Ministry of Finance in 1988. Over his 30-year tenure with the Ministry of Finance and the National Tax Agency, Mr. Sumisawa was mainly involved in tax planning policy and taxation practice. He served in key positions including Director-General of the Main Taxation Bureau and Commissioner of the National Tax Agency, after serving as Director-General and Deputy Commissioner of the Main Taxation Bureau. With this extensive experience, Mr. Sumisawa brings in-depth knowledge and expertise in both tax planning policy formulation and its practical implication. He has also built an extensive network of relationships within taxation authorities.

With the addition of Mr. Sumisawa, we will further strengthen our established tax practice.

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