Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Tokyo Office is considered ‘unique in the field of private wealth in Japan’, bringing together deep tax knowledge and solid background in dispute litigation. The team is co-led by Atsushi Oishi, Makato Sakai, and Koyo Madakoro, who bring a wealth of experience in private wealth management, specialising in corporate and tax planning. Other key names to note include Hiroshi Oyama, who focuses on tax planning and disputes, and Yuko Maruyama, who is recognised for her strong track record as a tax advisor and her expertise in inheritance, business succession, and organizational restructuring.

The team at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu has ‘knowledge in various fields of private wealth’, with a strong focus on structured finance and trust matters. Leveraging its strong reputation in the tax market, the team is well-positioned to provide high-net-worth individuals with comprehensive advice from both legal and tax perspectives. Along with Masayuki Fukuda , who is recognised for his specialisation in trust and inheritance matters, the team is also led by Yushi Hegawa, who has extensive experience in dealing with cross border wealth management, and Shigeki Minami, who brings extensive tax and M&A knowledge. Another key member is Yoshikazu Hasegawa, recognised for his expertise in M&A and private wealth practices both domestically and internationally.

The private wealth practice at Nishimura & Asahi is adept at meeting the varied needs of clients in areas such as family disputes, cross-border inheritance, and tax. The team is co-led by Yoshinobu Fujimoto, who brings considerable expertise in business succession planning and international tax, and Masaru Shibahara, who specialises in business succession and dispute resolution. Katsuyuki Yamaguchi possesses strong cross-border capabilities, particularly in assisting individuals living outside Japan with wealth interests in the country, and Kohei Matano, who specialises in a broad spectrum of business succession and disputes.

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune combines extensive knowledge and experience across various corporate fields and cross-border transactions, offering integrated legal and tax advice to clients in Japan and internationally. The team specialises in business and asset acquisition and management, asset investment, and the succession of businesses and assets. The team is co-led by Yutaka Shimoo, who advises on the intersection of legal and tax matters, including global incentives and capital policies; and Taku Matsumoto, who brings extensive experience in corporate and M&A transactions.

The private wealth team at City-Yuwa Partners is renowned for assisting clients with business succession planning, business restructuring, asset management, and trust formation, as well as addressing inheritance matters. The team is co-led by Shigeaki Itoh and Hitomi Sakai, who collaborate closely with tax accountants and financial institutions to manage a range of wealth management and estate planning matters. Shotaro Aoki specialises in domestic and international estate planning, inheritance disputes, and business succession.