Latham & Watkins has announced the appointment of Yohei Nakagawa as a partner in its Tokyo office, strengthening the firm’s M&A and private equity practice. Nakagawa brings a wealth of expertise in advising Japanese and international entities on outbound and inbound transactions.
Prior to joining Latham & Watkins, Nakagawa served as a corporate partner at Morrison & Foerster in Tokyo. He holds membership in the New York Bar and is a registered foreign lawyer in Japan. His strategic counsel extends to a wide range of clients, including companies, investors, and financial institutions, with a focus on M&A activities such as strategic investments and joint ventures.
Posit Laohaphan, managing partner of Latham & Watkins' Asia offices, emphasized the importance of Nakagawa’s appointment, stating, "Japan is a key global finance and innovation hub and an important pillar of our Asia strategy. Nakagawa’s broad experience is highly complementary to our existing capabilities in the region, and he will be a terrific addition to our market-leading transactional practice".
Nakagawa's addition to the team is expected to enhance the firm's capabilities in the region and further support its clients in complex M&A and private equity transactions.