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- Shingo Ito Joins Nishimura & Asahi’s London Location
Shingo is a solicitor in England and Wales who advises Japanese clients on a wide range of cross-border corporate transaction, including M&A and joint ventures.
Shingo began his career as a lawyer at Nishimura & 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 Nishimura & Asahi in London. Shingo has particular expertise in real estate and renewable energy investments by Japanese businesses. His practice combines deep 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.
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Education
- 2013
- Cornell University Law School (LL.M.)
- 2006
- The University of Tokyo, School of Law (J.D.)
- 2004
- Keio University (LL.B.)
Professional Experience
- Bird & Bird LLP (London)
- Ashurst LLP (London)
- MUFG Bank, Ltd (London Branch)