Jones Day’s tax team fields a full-service tax practice, with regular collaboration with other teams at the firm including the M&A, real estate and IP departments. Koichi Inoue, who leads the practice, is experienced in representing taxpayers in complex tax litigation, as well as advising on the tax aspects of restructurings and transactions. Working alongside him is of counsel Kyosuke Katahira, who is a key contact for international tax matters, such as cross-border transactions and transfer pricing issues. Fellow of counsel Taku Osawa is another name to note.

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‘They provide solution-oriented legal and tax services analysing actual and potential risks and taking into account both details and overall business necessities in order to bring optimal results to the client.'
‘Our main contact is Koichi Inoue, who is a dedicated lawyer possessing strong international tax knowledge based on his understanding of corporate tax law. He also provides many ideas for tax planning based on in-depth knowledge and wide experience.’
‘Koichi Inoue is an expert in international taxation, tax treaties and tax litigation, and has a number of successful cases. Under Koichi Inoue, Kyosuke Katahira has expertise in international taxation and the second pillar, corporate taxation, while Taku Osawa has expertise in transfer pricing taxation.’
‘Koichi Inoue is well versed in Japanese tax law, particularly international taxation and tax treaties. Specifically, when dissolving an intermediary holding company last year, he immediately pointed out points to be aware of under tax treaties between Japan and certain countries and gave advice on how to prevent taxation risks.’
‘Jones Day are real professionals with deep knowledge in legal matters related with international taxation. They are very much reliable as their opinions are based on related laws and logically established.’
‘They are true professionals in legal matters. Mr. Koichi Inoue and Mr. Kyosuke Katahira are outstanding and men of character.’