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Milan, 17 March 2026: SEC Newgate, the global insight, communication and advocacy Group, today announced the launch of its business in Tokyo, Japan, further expanding the firm’s presence in Asia which also includes offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia and affiliates across the region.
The new Tokyo office will enhance SEC Newgate’s ability to advise Japanese and multinational companies operating in one of the world’s most strategically important markets.
Specifically, it will support Japanese and international corporates, financial institutions, and private equity firms on their domestic and international corporate affairs priorities, including reputation and crisis management, stakeholder engagement, financial communications, cross-border M&A, and shareholder activism defence, among other strategic issues.
The launch comes at a time when Japan is undergoing significant transformation across its corporate, financial, and geopolitical landscape, driven in part by ongoing corporate governance reforms and increasing engagement from global investors. At the same time, Japanese companies are navigating a more complex global environment shaped by geopolitical uncertainty and evolving stakeholder expectations. SEC Newgate will advise clients on their most pressing challenges, providing unparalleled integrated strategic support.
SEC Newgate in Japan will be led by Mai Mizuta, who joins as Managing Partner. She brings significant experience in advising senior corporate leaders and global investors in reputation management, shareholder activism, cross-border M&A, and crisis communications. Mai joins SEC Newgate after successfully establishing the Japan business of Teneo, a multinational advisory firm. Prior to that, Mai spent more than a decade with ION Analytics, where she was Asia-Pacific Content Director for global M&A intelligence services Mergermarket and Dealreporter.
Fiorenzo Tagliabue, Group CEO of SEC Newgate said: “In 2026 we started a new three-year strategic plan built on international growth and our position as a leading corporate affairs global advisory firm. The Group’s investment in Japan is evidence of our plan in action and the group’s commitment to continue identifying and activating new resources in important markets around the world.”
“I’m pleased to welcome Mai Mizuta to the firm to lead our new Japan office, which will allow us to support our global clients in a key market, as well as offer Japanese businesses the full span of our strategic advice covering the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.”
Brian Tyson, Deputy Group CEO, Head of APAC Region, and Chairman of SEC Newgate Australia said: “Japan is the world’s fourth largest economy and a vitally important market across the Asia-Pacific region and around the world. Trade, investment, and corporate engagement between Japan and the rest of the world are only going to increase in the coming years.”
“Establishing this new office in Tokyo means we can provide seamless advice to Japanese companies domestically, through Asia and around the world as well as providing multinationals support in this economically critical market.”
Mai Mizuta, Managing Partner of SEC Newgate in Japan said: “I am delighted to join SEC Newgate and establish the firm’s presence in Japan at a time when the country’s corporate, financial, and political landscape is undergoing significant transformation.”
“SEC Newgate’s global platform and integrated advisory capabilities position us well to support both Japanese and multinational clients as they navigate increasingly complex strategic and reputational challenges domestically and internationally.”