Freshfields promotes Junya Suzuki to Counsel in Tokyo

Global law firm Freshfields has promoted Tokyo-based senior associate Junya Suzuki to Counsel, effective 1 September 2026.

Suzuki joined Freshfields in 2024 and brings extensive experience in cross-border M&A, including complex carve-outs, joint ventures, restructurings, insolvencies, business closures, and distressed transactions. Over the past two years, he has broadened his practice well beyond M&A and restructuring, building a strong track record on data center and real estate projects and advising across a wide range of sectors.

"On behalf of Freshfields' partners, I congratulate Junya on this well-earned promotion," said Matt O'Callaghan, Freshfields' Asia Regional Managing Partner. "Japan is a strategic priority for the firm and a cornerstone of our ambitions across Asia. Our strength lies in the depth of our talent, and Junya's promotion reflects exactly that. As the market grows more complex and cross-border, we will keep investing in our people and our practice so our clients have the capability they need to succeed."

"I am delighted that Junya has been promoted to Counsel at Freshfields," added Takeshi Nakao, Managing Partner of Freshfields' Tokyo office. "Junya commands deep respect among our Japanese clients for his ability to steer them through their most high-profile and complex transactions. This recognition honours not only Junya's achievements but also strengthens the firm's ability to put his expertise to work for clients across Japan."