Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has announced the appointment of Katsumi Shirai as a partner within its finance and restructuring practice, stationed in the Tokyo office. Shirai’s expertise extends to advising global financial institutions, investment funds, and multinational corporations on intricate inbound and outbound transactions across Asia. His focus will remain on Japan’s burgeoning energy and real estate sectors.
Shirai’s addition to Pillsbury comes as part of the firm’s ongoing strategy to enhance its cross-border projects capabilities. The focus on these sectors is aligned with the growing demand for specialized legal services in energy and real estate, which continue to show significant growth potential in Japan and the greater Asian region.
Prior to joining Pillsbury, Shirai was a part of Jones Day, where he honed his skills in managing complex legal and financial transactions. His move is expected to bolster Pillsbury’s presence and capabilities in handling sophisticated cross-border matters.
For more information, see the official announcement by Pillsbury and the initial report from Bloomberg Law.