The firm opens offices in
Tokyo and Osaka as demand increases differentiated consulting services
TOKYO and OSAKA, Japan, October 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Global leader in professional services Alvarez and Martal (“A&M”) announces its official presence in Japan with new offices in Tokyo and Osaka and the hiring of 14 professionals, including six general managers and eight support staff, all from the largest competing companies in the market. A&M’s expansion into Japan (“A&M Japan”) supports the Company’s continued establishment of service points in Asian financial centers and reflects the growing need and resulting opportunity for challenger advisory firms to offer diversified services in the Japanese market.
Building on its heritage of more than 40 years of best-in-class operational, restructuring and advisory services, A&M Japan opens with M&A transaction professionals who bring deep local and cross-border financial, accounting, tax and corporate finance expertise to Japan. This team forms the basis of A&M Japan and will be expanded with additional professionals to meet the needs of the restructuring and operational performance improvement markets.
Joining A&M Japan in its opening phase means Daisaku Nonakageneral manager and Japanese leader for A&M’s Global Transactions Advisory Group (“Global TAG”), based in Tokyo. Most recently a partner at Deloitte Japan and head of its private equity unit, Mr. Nonaka brings two decades of transactional experience advising private equity and strategic buyers in the Japanese market. Mr. Nonaka will spearhead the expansion of Global TAG’s range of services in the country and A&M Japan’s collaboration in cross-border transactions in the company’s Asia Pacific region and other preferred markets. Alongside Mr. Nonaka in Tokyo, he is general manager Teppei Matsudaalso previously partnered with Deloitte Japan, with additional support staff based in Tokyo and Osaka joining A&M from previous roles at Deloitte Japan and PwC Japan, respectively.
As the Japanese trade corridor evolves and expands, both for local multinationals and global businesses, the need for tax advice continues to grow. To help meet this demand, the Managing Director is joining the leadership of A&M’s tax practice in the country. Ichirou Sutoformer partner of EY Japan and recognized authority in the field with over 30 years of experience in international tax consulting with a specialization in financial services. Based in Tokyo, Mr. Suto will lead a team of local tax experts, joining a growing network of A&M tax professionals in the Asia-Pacific region. Construction in the country will also be supported by fellow CEO Yoshiaki Unoalso formerly of EY Japan, and Managing Director Koichi Hattoriformer partner at Deloitte Japan, who will also serve as Head of Transaction Tax Services for A&M Japan.
Finally, in unison, market leader Takeshi Kon joins A&M Japan as Managing Director of its Corporate Finance practice; Previously at Deloitte Japan, Mr. Kon is a 25-year veteran at Nomura Securities, with other previous roles held at EY Japan and IR Japan.
Collectively, this founding group will extend A&M’s global business model and integrated platform to the Japanese market, focusing on the company’s service priorities of delivering leadership, action and results to clients.
Bryan Marsalco-founder and co-CEO of A&M, highlighted the significance of this entry: “The business landscape in Japan is seeing increased activity in restructuring, divestitures and cross-border M&A transactions – which requires a different type of advice, one that bridges global reach with hyper-local expertise and offers nuanced, value-driven solutions. A&M embodies this difference. Our entry into Japan is not just a milestone for our business – it signifies a shift in the market that presents a clear opportunity for challenger consultancies to offer a differentiated service. Since the beginning of A&M, we have followed customer demand in markets where our experience can make a difference. As one of the world’s largest economies, Japan is the next natural hub within A&M’s operational development in Asia, connecting our integrated global platform with leading local market expertise and freedom from audit conflicts to bring a diverse, results-driven approach to clients in Japan.”
Paul Aversano
, Managing Director and Global Practice Leader of Global TAG, who oversees A&M’s operations in Japan, said: “With the recalibration underway in the Japanese consulting sector, the shift has crystallized the opportunity for a challenger and differentiated model like that of A&M to formalize a presence in this market and better meet client needs – both for Japanese multinationals seeking top-notch local expertise with the support for A&M’s global network, as well as for global companies active in the market. The founding team we both sought and attracted to create A&M Japan is exemplary of our core talent investment strategy: selecting key local market leaders with track records of the highest quality customer-centric service, who share our entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to value creation. With this leading team – supported from day one by our integrated global network – we position ourselves as the most formidable challenger consultancy in the Japanese market.
Daisaku Nonaka, added: “A&M’s global network of experts reinforces our ambition to build a strong and sustainable business that reflects international best practices and Japanese market expertise. With deep industry knowledge across multiple sectors, a heritage of operational excellence and senior-led customer engagement teams, we ensure the delivery of customized solutions that drive value. By integrating A&M’s global culture while strengthening local depth, we aim to become the trusted advisor of choice for Japanese corporates, private equity and multinationals.
Alvarez and Marsal
Founded in 1983, Alvarez & Marsal is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Known for leadership, action and results, Alvarez & Marsal provides consulting, business performance improvement and turnaround management services, providing practical solutions to address its clients’ unique challenges. With a global network of experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities, Alvarez & Marsal helps companies, boards of directors, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies drive transformation, mitigate risk and unlock value at every stage of growth.
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