Laws are a “tool” to move business forward, and sometimes they can be both a “spear” to attack and a “shield” to protect. Based on my three years of experience working in companies, I place great importance on putting myself on the same level as managers and business managers, and working together to come up with strategic and practical solutions.
In particular, when it comes to overseas expansion and support in the renewable energy field, we respond appropriately based on not only understanding the legal system but also taking into account the “temperature on the ground” and the real tension of decision-making.
Strengths and Differentiators
I have been working on cross-border legal affairs in a practical way through my experience in three countries. He holds both an LL.M. and an MBA in the United States, providing multifaceted support at the intersection of law and business.
In particular, in the field of renewable energy, we have a wealth of experience in investment projects in Japan by overseas investors and in Southeast Asian countries, and are familiar with contracts and permits based on complex systems and regulations.
In addition, we can provide practical support including business negotiations, contract negotiations, and internal coordination in English. Regarding ESG legal affairs, I write a series of columns for “Jiji Bulletin Malaysia” and strive to grasp and disseminate trends.
Currently, I am working on entrepreneurship and management in Malaysia, and I believe that my great strength is that I can provide practical advice rooted in the field, not just legal advice.
Main Areas of Handling
Energy fields in Japan and overseas, including renewable energy
Overseas expansion of Japan companies (cross-border M&A, JV)
Expansion of overseas companies into Japan (establishment of Japan subsidiary, acquisition of Japan subsidiary)
Venture Practice
Bankruptcy and business revitalization
Lawyer Profile
Place of birth
Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture
University
Waseda University, Faculty of Law (Graduated in 2000)
Northwestern University School of Law (LL.M.)（2011）
Georgetown University McDonough School of Business (MBA)（2013）
Judicial Training
Completed in Heisei 17 (2005) (58 terms)
Registered as a lawyer
Heisei 17 (2005)
work history
Nishimura Tokiwa Law Office (currently Nishimura Asahi Law Office, Foreign Law Joint Venture) (2005~2013)
Consulting Intern, Small and Medium Business Administration, Washington, D.C. (2012)
TMI Associates (2013~2019)
Seconded to Mataram Partners (Jakarta, Indonesia) (2014~2015)
Seconded to Mochtar Karuwin Komar (Jakarta, Indonesia) (2015)
Seconded to Chooi&Company (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) (2016)
TMI Associates Singapore Office (2016~2018)
Seconded to Chooi&Company+Cheang&Ariff (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) (2018~2019)
Everstream Capital Management (now Enfinity Global) (2019~2022)
Atsumi Sakai Law Office and Foreign Law Joint Project (2022-2025)
Established Borderless Business Law Office (2025)
Established Borderless Consulting Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia (2025)
Panoramic – Energy Disputes 2025, Japan chapter, Law Business Research Ltd. (2025) <Co-authored>
“Renewable Energy Power Generation Business and Cross-Border Transactions” Financial and Legal Affairs January 10 = 25, 2025 Merged Issue (2025)
“Survey and Research Report to Consider Measures to Support Japan Companies and Japanese Nationals in Malaysia from a Legal Perspective (Additional Investigation Report)” (Ministry of Justice, 2024)
“Energy Storage Plant Business and Financial Possibilities” Financial Legal Affairs February 10, 2024 (2024)
“Investigation Report on Foreign Systems That May Affect the Proper Handling of Specified User Information” (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, 2024)<Co-authored>
“Lawyers Guide 2024” (Business & Law LLC, LexisNexis Japan K.K., January 2024)<Interview>
【Serial】”ESG Strategies for Business” (Jiji Bulletin Malaysia Edition, October 2023~)
“Survey Report on the Legal System Regarding the Use of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) in Major European and American Countries” (Personal Information Protection Commission, 2023)<Co-authored>
“Research Report on Measures to Support Japan Companies and Japanese Nationals in Malaysia from a Legal Perspective” (Ministry of Justice, 2019)
“Practical Practice of Formulating Private Reorganization Plans” (Shoji Homu, 2011) <Co-authored>
“A case in which a depositor has the right to request the bank to disclose the transaction history related to the deposit, and one of the joint heirs has the right to request the disclosure of the transaction history of the deceased” Financial and Commercial Case Law Supplement, “Analysis and Development of Precedents Concerning the Submission of Documents, etc.” (No.1311) (2009)
Organized by the International Human Resource Creation Support Center on April 21, 2025 The 122nd ICB Lecture “The First Step to the Global Stage ~ The Future Beyond Challenges”
Hosted by the Financial Research Group on March 4, 2025 “Renewable Energy and Power System: Easy-to-understand Explanation of the Latest Policies and Issues Related to the Power System, such as Grid Storage Batteries, Self-Consignment, Corporate PPA, and Output Control”
Atsumi Sakai Law Office, Foreign Law Joint Project and ABNR Counsellors at Law Co-sponsored December 19, 2024 “Latest Trends in the Indonesian Market under the New Administration”
Organized by the Financial Research Group on September 3, 2024 “The latest practices related to renewable energy and their responses ~Lecturers who have been involved in the business side for three years explain the renewable energy business after FIT~”
Sponsored by the Financial Research Group on May 15, 2024 “Renewable Energy and the Power System ~Explaining the latest policies and issues related to the power system, such as grid storage batteries, self-consignment, corporate PPA, and output control, in an easy-to-understand manner~”
Hosted by our firm March 6, 2024 “Asia M&A Investment Seminar”
Organized by the Financial Research Group and the Management Research Study GroupJanuary 22, 2024 “Latest Practices on Renewable Energy and Their Responses”
Hosted by Christopher Lee Ong November 15, 2023 「The Legal 360」 -「Unveiling the Hidden Risks: Forced Labour Regulation, Supply Chain Transparency, and HR Due Diligence – Is Your Company at Risk?」 (Panelists)
Co-hosted by the Central Bank of Indonesia, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Japan, the Japan Office of the Indonesian Investment Coordination Agency, and the Japan ASEAN CenterNovember 6, 2023 Indonesia Investment Forum 2023 – “Latest Investment in Indonesia” (Panelists)
Sponsored by Financial Fax Newspaper on October 6, 2023 “Recent issues related to ‘grids’ such as renewable energy and grid storage batteries and their responses”
Sponsored by the Financial Research Group September 12, 2023 “Renewable Energy and the Power System ~Explaining the latest policies and issues related to the power system, such as grid storage batteries, self-consignment, corporate PPA, and output control, in an easy-to-understand manner~”
Sponsored by the Fukuoka Trading Association August 28, 2023 “Utilization of joint ventures to advance into emerging countries in Southeast and South Asia”
Organized by the Financial Research Group on July 6, 2023 “Latest Trends and Practical Responses to Renewable Energy”
Sponsored by Japan Knowledge Center Co., Ltd. June 30, 2023 “Renewable energy power generation in major Southeast Asian countries and investment in power generation projects”
Hosted by the Trade Subcommittee of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Malaysia on May 18, 2023 “Current Status and Future Development of Renewable Energy Investment and Utilization in Malaysia (Comparing with ASEAN Countries such as Japan and Indonesia)”
Sponsored by the Nagano Prefecture Business Owners Association April 25, 2023 “Recent Trends in Renewable Energy and Their Responses”
Co-sponsored by Atsumi Sakai & Co., Foreign Law Joint Venture, Kudan & Partners, S Networks Co., Ltd., and the Overseas Investment and Financing Information Foundation (JOI) on April 24, 2023 “Contract Practice and PMI for Successful Cross-Border M&A in Southeast Asia (with Dispute Resolution in Mind)”
Hosted by Japan Knowledge Center Co., Ltd. February 27, 2023 “Latest Issues and Countermeasures for Renewable Energy ~Businesses and Their Structures under the FIP and Non-FIT Systems~”
Sponsored by the Financial Research Group on February 22, 2023 “The current situation of renewable energy power generation in Southeast Asian countries and the practice of investment and investment in the same power generation project ~Comparing the systems of Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, etc. with Japan, and explaining points to note regarding investment and investment in power generation companies~”
Organized by the Industrial Subcommittee of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Malaysia on January 11, 2023 “Current Status and Future Development of Renewable Energy Investment and Utilization in Malaysia (Comparing with ASEAN Countries such as Japan and Indonesia)”
Sponsored by the Financial Research SocietyNovember 16, 2022 “Recent Trends and Responses to Renewable Energy”
Sponsored by Japan Knowledge Center Co., Ltd. November 14, 2022 “Renewable energy power generation in major Southeast Asian countries and investment in power generation projects”
Organized by Solarplaza on October 27, 2022 「Solar Plaza Summit Asset Management Japan」 – “M&A and Solar Secondary Market” (Moderator)
Organized by the Institute of Finance and Finance on September 21, 2022 “Current Status of Renewable Energy Power Generation in Southeast Asian Countries and Practical Practices of Investment and Investment in Power Generation Projects”
Atsumi Sakai Law Office, Foreign Law Joint Project, Makarim & Taira S. Counsellors at Law, and JOI Overseas Investment and Financing Information Foundation (JOI) Co-sponsored on September 15, 2022 “Omnibus Law and Foreign Investment in the Republic of Indonesia and the Current Status and Prospects of Renewable Energy in Indonesia”
Sponsored by the National Association of Regional Bankers August 19, 2022 “Overseas Expansion Support Research Lecture I: Legal Considerations for Expansion into Southeast Asia”
ALB Japan In-House Legal Summit held in 2020 “CLO Panel, Risks And Opportunities Facing Japanese Legal Departments In 2020” (Panelist)
Sponsored by the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Malaysia in 2019 “Summary of legal issues of local subsidiaries and expatriates”
Sponsored by the Financial Research Group held in 2018 “Minority Investment in ASEAN Countries”
Sponsored by the Financial Research Group held in 2018 “Real Estate Transactions in ASEAN Countries (Focusing on Business Real Estate in Indonesia and Investment Real Estate in Malaysia and Singapore)”
Sponsored by the Indonesian Japan Association in 2017 “Issues Related to Business Activities in Indonesia: Focusing on Internal Corruption and Labor Issues”
Organized by Aon Insurance Brokers (M) Sdn Bhd in 2016 “The Legal System and Its Practice on Debt Collection and Preservation in Malaysia”
Hosted by the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Singapore in 2016 “Labor Issues in Malaysia ~Focusing on Practical Issues Related to Dismissal and Their Procedures~”
Sponsored by JP Research & Consulting Co., Ltd. Held in 2016 “Cases of internal scandals in ASEAN countries ~Response, resolution, and prevention of recurrence from experts~”
