Partner

Naoki Takahashi

Admitted in Japan and New York

Despite the undeniable appeal of Japan’s lucrative market, newcomers often find it a challenge dealing with Japan’s unique corporate culture and societal norms. I help clients bridge this gap by drawing both on my time studying law in the US, and on my work representing the Japanese government in negotiations over the complex Trans-Pacific Partnership treaty and the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement. These experiences have given me the skills needed to solve complicated problems, cut through bureaucratic red tape, and achieve my clients’ goals.

Areas of Practice

International Business Law, International Business Litigation, Trade Law, International Investment Law

Languages

Japanese and English

Education

Kyoto University School of Law, Bachelor of Law
Kyoto University School of Law (LL.M.)
New York University School of Law(International Business Regulation, Litigation and Arbitration program)

Experience

2008     Admitted to the Japan Bar
2008     Paul Hastings Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo
2009-Present   Kojima Law Offices (Partner from 2022)
2009-2013    Lecturer of University of Tsukuba Law School
2013-2015    Economic Partnership Division, Trade Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy Trade and industry
2017     Passed New York Bar
2020     Admitted in New York

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