Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) has appointed Satoshi Abe (Corporate/M&A) as a partner, while Akihiro Kawasaki (Tax & Transfer Pricing), Daichi Kiriyama (Corporate/M&A, Employment) and Takehito Sekiguchi (Finance & Projects) have been promoted to counsel as of July 1, 2023.

Co-Managing Partner Akifusa Takada commented, “We can only keep abreast of the evolving challenges facing our clients by keeping our eyes on the horizon and adapting to provide the best solutions. Strengthening our human resources to ensure that the right people are in the right positions is an important part of our efforts. We are confident that the new appointees will be of great help to our clients.”

■ New partner at the Tokyo office
Satoshi Abe
Partner, Corporate / M&A
satoshi.abe@bakermckenzie.com

■ New counsels at the Tokyo office
Akihiro Kawasaki
Counsel, Tax & Transfer Pricing
akihiro.kawasaki@bakermckenzie.com

Daichi Kiriyama
Counsel, Corporate / M&A, Employment
daichi.kiriyama@bakermckenzie.com

Takehito Sekiguchi
Counsel, Finance & Projects
takehito.sekiguchi@bakermckenzie.com