Naoya Shiota is an established lawyer in the market who often advises clients with regard to M&A transactions and is most notable for his work in the private equity sphere.
- Chambers Global Guide: Corporate/M&A: Domestic - Japan, 2026
Naoya Shiota is a corporate partner in Kirkland’s Tokyo office. He is practicing through K&E Law Offices. With over 20 years of experience, Naoya advises private equity and corporate clients on cross-border M&A, finance and other related transactions. He represents clients in a variety of industries including automotives, entertainment and pharmaceuticals.
Experience
Representative Matters
Prior to joining Kirkland, Naoya was involved in the following representative matters:
EQT on:
the $2.7 billion tender offer to privatize Fujitec, a leading Japanese manufacturer of elevators and escalators.
the $1.1 billion sale of Pioneer Corporation, a leading Japanese provider of in-car sound and multimedia products and solutions to CarUX.
the ¥88 billion sale of its controlling stake in Japanese healthcare and recruitment firm TRYT Inc.
the $1.8 billion tender offer to privatize Benesse Holdings, a leading education and nursing care provider.
Baring Private Equity Asia (currently EQT) on:
the sale of Bushu Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) and manufacturer of pharmaceutical and medical devices, to KKR.
the acquisition and privatization of Pioneer Corporation.
KKR on the acquisition and privatization of Calsonic Kansei.
PAG on its consortium acquisition with KKR of 100% of the shares of Sapporo Real Estate from Sapporo Holdings, valued at approximately US$2.4 billion.
Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko Group (NSSK) on the Japan men’s professional golf tour, Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO).
Miri Capital Management on the take private of NC Holdings Co., Ltd., an operator of multi-story parking equipment and renewable energy businesses.
MBK Partners on its sale of Accordia Golf and Next Golf Management, a Japan-based golf course operator, to Fortress Investment Group.
ENEOS Corporation on its acquisition of Japan Renewable Energy Corporation from GS Renewable Holdings.
