Shinichi Douma

Special Counsel

Tokyo
Key Practice Areas
Corporate
M&A
International Practice
TEL: 81-3-6775-1579
/FAX: 81-3-6775-2579
Shinichi is a Dutch-qualified lawyer who primarily focuses on inbound and outbound corporate transactions, joint ventures, and other general corporate law matters. He has particular expertise in advising and assisting (predominantly) Japanese multinationals with the corporate transformation of their businesses, both in Europe and globally. Clients have recognized his ability to “manage both the big picture and the smallest details at the same time” and his “focus on the overall goals while staying flexible,” as noted in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025.
CAREER
Aug 2009
Erasmus University (LL.M., Commercial Law)
Aug 2011
Leiden University (M.A., Japanese Language & Culture)
Sep 2011 - Aug 2013
VMW Taxand N.V., Amsterdam
Oct 2013 - Jul 2017
HVG Law LLP, Amsterdam
Aug 2017 - Aug 2019
Ernst & Young Tax Co., Tokyo
Sep 2019 - May 2022
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
May 2022 - Mar 2025
HVG Law B.V., Amsterdam
QUALIFICATIONS
The Netherlands Bar (2011) (Not admitted in Japan)
PROFESSIONAL AND
ACADEMIC ASSOCIATIONS
The Netherlands Bar Association
LANGUAGES
Dutch
English
Japanese
Shinichi Douma
TEL: 81-3-6775-1579
/FAX: 81-3-6775-2579
Corporate
M&A
International Practice