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Oki Osawa provides comprehensive legal advice on corporate matters, specializing in M&A, corporate restructuring, and general corporate matters, with a particular focus on those involving publicly listed companies. In addition, having previously served at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), he brings extensive experience in policymaking, regulatory review, and enforcement of economic security regulations, including the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. At METI, he also worked to strengthen domestic government collaboration and enhance international cooperation on economic security issues. Drawing on this wealth of experience, Osawa provides not only expert legal advice but also practical, actionable insights across a broad range of economic security matters.

Practice Areas

Languages

Japanese, English

Qualifications

2015, Japan (Dai-Ichi Tokyo Bar Association)

Practice Areas

Languages

Japanese, English

Qualifications

2015, Japan (Dai-Ichi Tokyo Bar Association)

Education/Professional Experience

2013: The University of Tokyo (B.S. in Physics)
2015 -: Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
2021: University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (LL.M., Dean's List, Business Law Certificate)
2021 - 2022: Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau (formerly) (Security Trade Control Policy Division/ International Investment Control Office of Trade Control Department/ Security Export Control Policy Division/ Security Export Licensing Division), Minister’s Secretariat (Economic Security), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
2025 - present: Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Seminars

Publications

Awards

Dec 17, 2024 Awards

NO&T receives high evaluation in Nikkei’s “Reliable Law Firm” rankings and “Best Performing Lawyers” rankings 2024

Oki Osawa

Oki Osawa

Education/Professional Experience

Seminars

“Management Challenges in the Economic Security Era”: Part 4 – “Critical Infrastructure System Measures and Data Management”

“Management Challenges in the Economic Security Era”: Part 1 – “Economic Security Awareness in light of Corporate Goals”

Amendment of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act: Overview of the Amendment Adding “Core Business Sectors,” etc. to Maintain Stable Supply Chains and Practical Implications and Legal Considerations Following the Amendment

Foreign Investment Regulations in Various Countries and the Latest Developments in Merger Review – An Overview for Japanese Companies Considering Cross-Border M&A –

Publications

The policy directions for Japan Export Control Reform
– The issuance of the Interim Report by METI Subcommittee on Security Export Control Policy

Japanese security clearance bill likely to face implementation challenges

Japan considers tightening export controls, amid reports of machine tools diverted to China (update*)

Japan’s tightening of foreign investment screening emerges as a deal risk

Awards

NO&T receives high evaluation in Nikkei’s “Reliable Law Firm” rankings and “Best Performing Lawyers” rankings 2024

Featured Topics

Foreign Direct Investment Regulations and the Practice thereof – Given the Recent Economic Security Environment – Part02

Foreign Direct Investment Regulations and the Practice thereof – Given the Recent Economic Security Environment – Part01

Topics

Announcing New Partners and Counsel of NO&T

Now Available: “Foreign Direct Investment Regulations and the Practice thereof – Given the Recent Economic and Security Environment,” the Second Part of a Two-Part Round-Table Discussion

Now Available: “Foreign Direct Investment Regulations and the Practice thereof – Given the Recent Economic and Security Environment,” the First Part of a Two-Part Round-Table Discussion

Oki Osawa

Oki Osawa

Education/Professional Experience

Seminars

“Management Challenges in the Economic Security Era”: Part 4 – “Critical Infrastructure System Measures and Data Management”

“Management Challenges in the Economic Security Era”: Part 1 – “Economic Security Awareness in light of Corporate Goals”

Amendment of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act: Overview of the Amendment Adding “Core Business Sectors,” etc. to Maintain Stable Supply Chains and Practical Implications and Legal Considerations Following the Amendment

Foreign Investment Regulations in Various Countries and the Latest Developments in Merger Review – An Overview for Japanese Companies Considering Cross-Border M&A –

Publications

The policy directions for Japan Export Control Reform– The issuance of the Interim Report by METI Subcommittee on Security Export Control Policy

Japanese security clearance bill likely to face implementation challenges

Japan considers tightening export controls, amid reports of machine tools diverted to China (update*)

Japan’s tightening of foreign investment screening emerges as a deal risk

Awards

NO&T receives high evaluation in Nikkei’s “Reliable Law Firm” rankings and “Best Performing Lawyers” rankings 2024

Featured Topics

Foreign Direct Investment Regulations and the Practice thereof – Given the Recent Economic Security Environment – Part02

Foreign Direct Investment Regulations and the Practice thereof – Given the Recent Economic Security Environment – Part01

Topics

Announcing New Partners and Counsel of NO&T

Now Available: “Foreign Direct Investment Regulations and the Practice thereof – Given the Recent Economic and Security Environment,” the Second Part of a Two-Part Round-Table Discussion

Now Available: “Foreign Direct Investment Regulations and the Practice thereof – Given the Recent Economic and Security Environment,” the First Part of a Two-Part Round-Table Discussion

The policy directions for Japan Export Control Reform
– The issuance of the Interim Report by METI Subcommittee on Security Export Control Policy