Makiko Ushijima

Of Counsel

Tokio + 81.3.6744.1601

Makiko Ushijima has more than 20 years of experience advising on investment funds/fund managers for their regulatory compliance and portfolio investments and on cross-border finance/M&A transactions at major international law firms.

Makiko's representations include fintech firms and real estate developers/fund managers with their acquisitions/sales of local operations and joint ventures with local partners. She has extensive experience in global restructuring of Japanese firms, as well as PIPE (private investment in public equity) investments and exits, representing non-Japanese private equity and hedge funds. Makiko also advises on ESG (environmental, social, and governance)/sustainability investment, disclosure, and corporate governance. She has in-depth experience in capital markets, including global equity and debt securities offerings, annual disclosures, and insider trading regulatory. In addition, she has assisted multiple corporate and professional firm clients on governmental investigations and cross-border commercial disputes.

Makiko currently serves as an independent director/audit committee member of a Japanese corporation listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. She is also qualified as a CPA in Illinois.