Ashurst Strengthens Tokyo Practice With Strategic Hire Of Chihiro Ashizawa as Partner In Global Loans & Global Markets
ashurst appoints Chihiro Ashizawa as Partner in Tokyo, strengthening its Global Loans & Global Markets practice.
Ashurst Strengthens Tokyo Practice With Strategic Hire of Chihiro Ashizawa as Partner in Global Loans & Global Markets
The Global law firm Ashurst has announced the appointment of Chihiro Ashizawa as a partner in its Global Loans & Global Markets practice. Based in Tokyo, Chihiro is admitted in Japan and brings over two decades of experience advising both Japanese and international clients on debt offerings, fund structures, and financial services regulation.
Chihiro’s expertise includes advising on equity and debt capital markets transactions such as Samurai bonds, guiding asset managers on fund formation and marketing in Japan, and providing regulatory counsel to financial institutions expanding into new products. She is recognised for delivering innovative, market-first solutions and her deep understanding of both Japanese and international financial markets and regulations.
Alexnder Dmitrenko, Tokyo Managing Partner, commented,
“Chihiro’s appointment reinforces our commitment to provide clients in Japan and globally with comprehensive finance and capital markets advice, delivered locally and connected to Ashurst’s global network. Her arrival will create new opportunities for collaboration across our practices, supporting both inbound and outbound client activity in a rapidly evolving market.”
Patrick Phua, Head of Ashurst’s Global Loans & Global Markets practice in Asia, said,
“Chihiro’s experience complements our existing strengths and enables us to support clients across the full spectrum of Japanese law and cross-border financings. Her collaborative approach and track record of market innovation will be invaluable as we continue to grow our practice across Asia and beyond.”
Chihiro Ashizawa said:
“I am delighted to join Ashurst and collaborate with colleagues globally to support clients in navigating the increasingly complex finance and capital markets landscape. Having practised in Japan for over two decades, I have seen how a range of experiences and perspectives can strengthen collaboration and lead to better outcomes for clients. I look forward to contributing by delivering clear, commercially focused legal solutions and creating meaningful connections and opportunities for our clients and colleagues.”
The appointment reflects Ashurst’s focus on providing integrated finance and capital markets solutions across key financial centres. It strengthens the firm’s Japanese law capability, enhances cross-border execution, and supports the growth of its finance and capital markets practice in the region.
Ashurst is a leading British multinational law firm, founded in London in 1822, that operates as a single, integrated global team. With 31 offices in over 15 countries, it has a significant international presence across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
The firm is a major player in the global legal market, known for managing large and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, disputes, and projects for a prestigious client base of corporations, financial institutions, and governments. Its core business is focused on areas such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate and structured finance, energy, transport and infrastructure, international arbitration, and risk advisory.
Ashurst has embraced innovation, including the use of generative AI and its consulting division, Ashurst Risk Advisory, to provide holistic and efficient solutions to its global clients.
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