Chihiro Ashizawa

Chihiro is a partner with over 20 years of experience advising Japanese and international clients on capital markets, investment funds, and financial regulatory matters. She is known for her expertise in Samurai bonds, sustainability regulations, fund formation, and cross-border transactions, as well as for delivering innovative, market-first solutions. Chihiro is valued for her practical advice, collaborative approach, and deep understanding of both Japanese and international financial markets and sustainability-related regulations.

She has played a key role in several industry-first transactions in debt capital markets that have shaped market practice in Japan, and is frequently sought after for her ability to guide clients through complex regulatory and transactional challenges. Chihiro is committed to providing clear, commercially focused solutions that help clients achieve their strategic objectives in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

She is a Japanese-qualified lawyer (bengoshi) admitted to the Daini Tokyo Bar Association.