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, Public sector, General corporate
After working at a major law firm and an established law firm known for providing legal advice regarding the medical and pharmaceutical area, Kaishi joined PwC Legal Japan in May 2024.
His practice centres around the healthcare and life-sciences sectors, where he provides legal advice to pharmaceutical companies and hospitals on matters concerning the PMD Act and the Medical Practitioners Act. He is also a member of the Japan Society of Clinical Trials and Research (JSCTR).
Moreover, 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 |