Nishimura expands its London presence by welcoming back a former associate as a partner in the office.
Shingo Ito, a seasoned specialist in banking and finance, has returned to Nishimura & Asahi as a partner in the firm's London office. Ito's expertise lies in advising Japanese clients on a wide range of cross-border corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, and real estate transactions, with a focus on real estate and renewable energy investments by Japanese businesses.
Ito began his legal career at Nishimura & Asahi's Tokyo office in 2008 and gained extensive experience advising Japanese clients on cross-border transactions. His practice combines deep corporate law knowledge with experience in structuring, debt financing, and restructuring, enabling him to provide comprehensive legal advice in these areas.
After spending some time at Bird & Bird, Ito most recently served as legal director there, but his unique experience in both Tokyo and London allows him to continue supporting Japanese clients on a wide range of corporate transactions. His return to Nishimura & Asahi strengthens the London office's ability to provide on-the-ground support to Japanese businesses pursuing opportunities across Europe.
Nishimura & Asahi's London office, along with its Brussels office, was launched earlier this year. The firm now has offices in London, Brussels, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, and Tokyo, expanding its reach and capabilities to better serve its clients. With Ito's addition, the London office now has three partners: Shingo Ito, Yoshiyuki Kizu, and Timothy Merchant.
Ito's expertise and experience will undoubtedly be a valuable asset to Nishimura & Asahi and its clients, as the firm continues to grow and expand its services in the European market.
- Shingo Ito's return to Nishimura & Asahi enhances the London office's ability to offer legal advice on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the energy industry, as his expertise lies in advising Japanese clients on cross-border corporate transactions, including M&A.
- In the finance sector, Ito's practice combines deep corporate law knowledge with experience in structuring, debt financing, and restructuring, making him a valuable resource for Japanese businesses interested in mergers and acquisitions within the renewable energy industry.
- With the addition of Shingo Ito, Nishimura & Asahi's London office now boasts three partners well-equipped to support Japanese businesses pursuing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other corporate transactions in the European market, especially within the real estate and renewable energy industries.
