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The Nikkei "Most Successful Lawyers in 2023"
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""Takeshi has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the promotion of diversity and inclusion at the firm. He advocated and headed the development of a D&I Promotion Policy, which he drafted and presented to the partners. Outside the firm, he provides ongoing pro bono legal support to a wide range of the community including LGBT+ persons and socially mobile parents. He also helps enable LGBT+ couples to receive the same services and benefits as legally married couples. Within the firm, Takeshi has advised those employing individuals with disabilities on ways to improve the work environment and address those individuals’ needs."
Outstanding Ally, Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: Asia-Pacific 2020.
Takeshi is a partner in our M&A team and Sustainability practice. With over 15 years’ experience, he advises on complex M&A transactions as well as social enterprises matters.
Takeshi has handled many complex M&A transactions and provides sincere advice to his clients. He has extensive experience in M&A-related disputes, and is well versed in the various issues facing companies with founding family shareholders. In recent years, he has been involved in many cases involving business and human rights, impact investing, and advises companies from the perspective of sustainability. He is also actively involved in pro bono work and is one of the most experienced in Japan.
Representative Work
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- Business integration between Idemitsu Kosan and Showa Shell Sekiyu
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- 2018
- Launch of Japan version of Grameen Bank
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- 2020
- Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. - Transfer of all shares in Shell Lubricants Japan K.K.
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- 2020
- Famiee: Partnership certification for LGBT couples using blockchain technology
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- 2021
- Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. - Transfer of stock in Idemitsu Snorre Oil Development Co., Ltd. to INPEX Corporation
Awards & Rankings
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Most innovative Japanese law firm: FT Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific Awards 2023
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Shortlisted for “Most Innovative Law Firm in Asia Pacific”: FT Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific Awards 2023
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Nishimura & Asahi wins TrustLaw Innovation Award for its pro bono work
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TrustLaw Awards 2020: Pro bono nomination
Seminars
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Speaking engagement: The financial industries and ESG: investing, private equity, banking, and rating agencies
External Seminars
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Business and Human Rights for Human Security in Asia
Vientiane, Laos
External Seminars
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Pro Bono Symposium
Online
External Seminars
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Fundamentals of M&A
Tokyo
External Seminars
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Corporate governance based on the trend of ESG investment
Tokyo
External Seminars
Publications
News
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- Supporting our community: Study session, guidance on legal careers, and roundtable discussion at Saitama Prefectural Urawa Girls' Upper Secondary School
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- Career Guidance and Roundtable Discussion at Oin Junior & Senior High School
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- On-site class and roundtable discussion on the legal profession at Ochanomizu University Senior High School
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- Supporting our community: Study session, guidance on legal careers and panel discussion on women’s empowerment at Saitama Prefectural Urawa Girls' Upper Secondary School
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- Supporting our community: Career session at an elementary school in Kodaira
Education
- 2014
- University of Virginia School of Law (LL.M.)
- 2003
- Keio University (LL.B.)
Professional Experience
- Auditor, CROSS FIELDS
- Auditor, Madre Bonita
- Auditor, PATHWAYS JAPAN
- Lecturer, Hitotsubashi University School of Law
- Lecturer, Hitotsubashi University, Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, New York