Tsuyoshi Tanaka

Tsuyoshi Tanaka

Counsel

Tsuyoshi Tanaka bridges business and law across borders, bringing clients the insight of a dually qualified attorney in Japan and New York. With deep experience in corporate law, M&A, venture business, and cross-border finance, he helps companies navigate complex transactions with clarity and confidence.

As Counsel in the Corporate Department, Tsuyoshi works with clients on structuring business transactions, evaluating investment strategies, and managing risk in deals that often cross borders. His practice spans mergers and acquisitions, venture business and financing, and strategic joint ventures, where he draws on both legal and commercial insight to help clients achieve their objectives.

Earlier in his career, Tsuyoshi practiced at a law firm in Japan, where he advised clients of all sizes on corporate, M&A, finance, and real estate matters. He also spent time in the compliance division of a Japanese bank, gaining insight into Japanese corporate decision-making and business culture that continues to inform his tailored, business-minded approach to advising clients today.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, LLM, Wharton Business & Law Certificate, 2025
  • Kyoto University Law School, J.D., 2014
  • Kobe University, LLB, 2012, Faculty of Law

Bar Admissions

  • Japan (Inactive), 2015-2024
  • New York
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