DLA Piper has named Masahiko Ishida as the sole country managing partner in Japan, following the retirement of corporate partner Lance Miller, both of whom previously jointly held the post.
Ishida and Miller had shared the role as country managing partners since May 2022. The leadership change comes as Miller retires after 18 years with the firm.
DLA Piper regional managing partner Satpal Gobindpuri said: “As a world-class city, Tokyo plays a critical role in our long-term strategy and vision for DLA Piper in Asia. I have every confidence in Ishida’s ability to continue growing our business in Japan, and I look forward to seeing the Tokyo office develop under his leadership.”
In addition to his country management responsibilities, Ishida leads the firm’s corporate practice in Japan. He has more than two decades of experience advising multinational clients on a diverse range of matters, including M&A, private equity and venture capital investments, capital markets transactions and various corporate governance issues.
Ishida boasts dual qualifications in Japan and the United States where he gained valuable industry experience working as an investment banker before joining DLA Piper in Tokyo in 2011.
