Led by Nobuaki Iwashina, the team at TMI Associates is well-versed in advising clients from both tax and corporate perspectives. Iwashina focuses on corporate income tax and international taxation matters. Hiroyuki Yoshioka is also a key figure, particularly in tax planning and audit-related matters. Former joint practice head Hidehiro Utsumi departed in December 2024.

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Key clients

  • Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Asset Management
  • Minimini Co., Ltd.
  • Toyo Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised a major multinational company on waiving its claim against its Nigerian and Egyptian subsidiaries and the CFC taxation, as well as repatriating money from Thailand and Hong Kong.
  • Advised one of the largest duty-free sellers in Japan on amendment of consumption tax.

Lawyers

Leading partners: Bengoshi
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nobuaki Iwashina

Other key lawyers

Hiroyuki Yoshioka