As a partner at the International Tax and Transaction Services at Ernst & Young Tax Co., Makiko Kawamura is principally engaged in offering tax-related services to international clients operating in Japan. She offers advice in areas ranging from tax planning to dispute resolution.
A certified lawyer, Makiko provided legal services covering corporate law, mergers and corporate restructuring at a US law firm. Before joining EY, she spent about 10 years as a partner in the tax practice of an international law firm. Makiko also belongs to EY Law Co., where she provides corporate legal services.
Makiko holds a master’s degree from the Waseda University Faculty of Law and an LLM in Tax from the New York University School of Law.
Building a better working world
“The type of services that clients require is constantly changing as the climate in which business operate shifts day by day. Each client also has a unique background built on elements such as culture, business practices, language, religion and the political landscape. Understanding this uniqueness and having the flexibility to respond appropriately is indispensable to provide clients with the services they need.
I strive to be a trusted business advisor for as many clients as possible. By contributing to their businesses, I try to play my part in driving societal and economic development.”
