Led by the ‘experienced’ Yushi Hegawa, the team at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu assists clients with a wide range of tax-related matters. Hegawa focuses on the tax law aspects of corporate, finance, and commercial transactions, while Takashi Saida frequently advises taxpayers in disputes with tax authorities and on tax matters across various transactions. Shigeki Minami handles general tax matters, including audits, disputes, and competent authority procedures, and Koichiro Yoshimura specialises in both tax planning and contentious tax matters. Other key individuals include Tsutomu Endo and Kenji Horiuchi, who are well versed in tax advice and planning matters related to a variety of transactions.  

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu’s Tax practice stands out for its exceptional ability to navigate the evolving legal landscape and complex regulatory environment. The key aspects that make the team unique and invaluable for potential clients include their expertise in regulatory compliance for major internet services, cutting-edge knowledge in global tax developments, and strong reputation in Japanese tax litigation. These strengths and capabilities make the Tax practice a top choice for clients seeking comprehensive, forward-thinking, and strategic legal advice.' 

  • ‘Team leader Yushi Hegawa is very experienced and manages client matters thoroughly and efficiently. ’

  • ‘The team reacts promptly and efficiently to our client's needs. The firm has a lot of experience in international tax matters and a great international network.' 

  • 'The team is technically very strong - the quality of work has been consistently strong across the group.'

Key clients

  • Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan
  • NGK Insulators
  • Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
  • Ricoh Company Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advised Japanese multinational manufacturing company before the National Tax Tribunal in a tax litigation case, securing the cancellation of reassessment issues under Japanese CFC rules.
  • Advised a trading company on the withdrawal of its investments in China, Russia, and Myanmar due to political and economic circumstances.
  • Advised a financial institution on the application of Japanese CFC rules to newly acquired aircraft leasing entities.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Yushi Hegawa

Other key lawyers

Takashi Saida, Shigeki Minami, Koichiro Yoshimura, Tsutomu Endo, Kenji Horiuchi