Professional Summary
Shinichi Kobayashi has more than 20 years of experience advising on a broad range of tax and transfer pricing issues. He has authored and co-written several highly-regarded publications on Japanese tax and other related matters, including Business Tax in Practice and Theory and M&A Handbook on Conducting Business Practically.
Practice Focus
Shinichi’s practice focuses on M&A taxation, international taxation and employee incentive taxation. He also advises on Japanese corporate and individual taxation, tax litigation, as well as other direct and indirect Japanese tax matters. Shinichi has substantial experience with the technical aspects of tax litigation in Japan and frequently works with various Firm practice groups in assisting his clients.
Publications, Presentations and Articles
Publications
- Co-author, M&A Handbook on Conducting Business Practically, Chuokeizai-sha, June 2010, Language: Japanese
- “Post Merger Integration: Making a Merger Work,” Chuo Keizai Sha, Tokyo, 2006
- “Business Tax in Practice and Theory,” Yuhikaku, Tokyo, 2005
- “An Easy Introduction to Tax Litigation – From Interpretation of Tax Law to Legal Procedure, Using Actual Trial Examples,” Chuo Keizai Sha, Tokyo, 2004
- “A Book for Nikkei Readers on How to Handle Taxes, Nihon Keizai Shinbun Sha, Tokyo, 2004
- An Introductory Book on Taxes for Nikkei Readers, Nihon Keizai Shinbun Sha, Tokyo, 2003
- “Q&A Tax, Labor and Welfare Guidebook for Business Trips, Transference, and Overseas Services,” Shin Nihon Houki, Tokyo, 1999
- Co-translator, “Kaplan’s Advanced Management Accounting,” Chuo Keizai Sha, 1996
Articles
- Co-author, “Employment and Employee Benefits: Japan,” PLC Employment and Employee Benefits multi-jurisdictional guide, Practical Law Company, October 2012
- “Taxation of Foreign Service Providers”, Asia Pacific Tax Bulletin, Volume 17, IBFD, March/April 2011
- “Characteristics and Selection Criteria of M&A Methods under the New Corporations Law,” Turnaround & Credit Management(No. 110), October 2005
- “Special Feature: The New Corporations Law from an M&A / Restructuring Perspective – Q&A” (85 Questions) Jigyousaisei to Saikenkanri, October 2005
- “Characteristics and Selection Standards for M&A Methods,” Jigyousaisei to Saikenkanri, October 2004
- “One Aspect of the Intermingling of Civil Law and Private Law,” Jurist, September 2003
Admissions
Licensed Tax Attorney (Zeirishi)~Japan (1993)
Professional Association and Memberships
- Tokyo Certified Public Tax Accountants’ Association – Member
- Japan Tax and Accounting Society – Member
- Chuo Graduate School of Strategic Management – Part-time Lecturer (2014-)
Education
Graduate School of the University of Tsukuba (Tax Litigation Counsel System Graduate Training Course)(2004)
Tsukuba University (M.B.A.)(1992)
Gakushuin University (B.A.)(1984)
Languages
Mr. Kobayashi is fluent in English.
* “Partner” as referred to in this material represents a senior-level professional who would be responsible for case management in each practice area, and does not mean profit-sharing members of the partnership.