Our Tokyo tax practice, a clear market leader among transactional tax groups in Japan, is distinguished by the complexity and breadth of the cross-border matters for which we are best known. Each member of our team has been providing tax advice for more than 20 years, a level of experience that assures clients receive well-coordinated and integrated tax and legal advice under Japanese, US and other foreign tax laws. No other law or accounting firm in Japan can match our capabilities. That is why we are highly ranked for the quality of our tax expertise in Japan in leading tax publications and legal directories, including Band 1 rankings in the 2013 editions of the Tax Directors Handbook, Chambers Asia Pacific and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific.
One of the hallmarks of our Japan tax practice – indeed of our firm – is the degree of collaboration we bring to our clients' matters. Our Japanese and US tax professionals work closely with one another to assure that cross-border tax/legal issues are properly evaluated from both a Japanese and non-Japanese perspective. And our capabilities extend beyond Japan taxation; we advise on US tax matters and, together with a network of tax professionals across Asia, provide structuring advice on tax matters concerning China, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, and other Asia jurisdictions.
Our transactional work involves a wide spectrum of high-profile and unique projects. For example, we recently advised several Japanese multinational companies on foreign merger and acquisition deals and project finance transactions. In addition, we represent leading international investment funds with regard to their real estate, private equity, and leasing investments in Japan and the Asia region, and we have advised major Japanese and foreign multinational companies with regard to the local and cross-border tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and real estate property investments. Finally, we have specific experience in tax litigation matters, including the tax aspects of litigation settlements and disputes over tax issues.