PwC Legal Japan - Our people - Kaishi Kurotaki
Kaishi Kurotaki
Bar Admission: Japan, Dai-Ichi Tokyo Bar Association (2019)
Languages: Japanese, English
Areas of practice: Intellectual property rights, Information-related legal support, Technology, General corporate, Tax advice, tax investigation advice and tax litigation
Kaishi joined PwC Legal Japan in May 2024.
He focuses on the healthcare and life sciences sectors, providing regulatory advice to pharmaceutical companies and hospitals on matters such as the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act (PMD Act) and the Medical Practitioners Act, as well as supporting new market entrants in these industries. He is also a member of the Japan Society of Clinical Trials and Research (JSCTR).
In addition, Kaishi has extensive experience handling intellectual property and data privacy matters for technology companies. He regularly advises on transactions involving patents, copyrights and trade secrets, and assists clients with compliance on data protection and privacy regulations, in both domestic and international contexts.
Education
| 2018 | University of Tokyo (B.A.) |
Professional experience
| 2019-2021 | Nagashima, Ohno & Tsunematsu |
| 2021-2024 | Irokawa Legal Professional Corporation |
| 2024- | PwC Legal Japan |
