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Shingo Ito Joins Nishimura & Asahi’s London Location
We are delighted to announce that Shingo Ito has joined our London office as a partner.
Shingo began his career at our firm in Tokyo in 2008. After spending the past decade in London at leading international law firms, where he practiced English law and advised on complex cross-border transactions, he has returned to join Nishimura & Asahi in London. With his unique experience both in both Tokyo and London, Shingo will continue to support Japanese clients on a wide range of corporate transactions. His return further strengthens our London location’s ability to provide on-the-ground support to Japanese businesses pursuing opportunities across Europe.
Find his profile below.
*Legal advice in the UK is provided under the name of Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited, a legal entity independent from, and a subsidiary of, Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo). Neither Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo) or Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited is authorised by the SRA, and none of Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo), Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited or Shingo Ito will undertake any reserved legal activity as defined in the United Kingdom Legal Services Act 2007.
Shingo began his career as a lawyer at Nishinura & Asahi in Tokyo, where he spent eight years specialising in banking and finance. In 2016, he relocated to London, gaining a decade of experience at leading international law firms before rejoining Nishinura & Asahi in London. Shingo has particular expertise in real estate and renewable energy investments by Japanese businesses. His practice combines deed corporate law knowledge with experience in structuring, debt financing and restructuring, allowing him to provide clients with seamless end-to-end legal support and help navigate complex transactions with confidence.
*Legal advice in the UK is provided under the name of Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited, a legal entity independent from, and a subsidiary of, Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo). Neither Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo) or Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited is authorised by the SRA, and none of Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo), Nishimura & Asahi UK Limited or Shingo Ito will undertake any reserved legal activity as defined in the United Kingdom Legal Services Act 2007.