Alexander Dmitrenko

Alexander Dmitrenko is the managing partner of the Tokyo office of Ashurst Perkins Coie, a leading global firm. He leads Japan complex litigation and investigations practice which focuses on white-collar defense, compliance, internal investigations, dispute resolution and AI governance. Alexander advises a broad range of clients across Asia, including Japanese trading houses, manufacturers, banks, private equity firms, technology companies, insurers, infrastructure players, and other corporates. He has conducted due diligence and advised on compliance program enhancements across numerous corporate transactions in the manufacturing, energy, banking, insurance, and telecommunications sectors. Clients consistently praise Alexander and his team for their pragmatic approach to establishing compliance policies and procedures, conducting due diligence, and managing internal and regulatory investigations. Alexander and his team have been consistently ranked by Chambers in the International Trade category, both individually and as a practice.

Given his distinctive cross-border skill set, Alexander has advised on major projects and investments involving Central Asia—particularly Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine. He is qualified in England & Wales and New York, and is registered in Japan as a Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi with the Dai-Ni Tokyo Bar Association. He is fluent in English, French, Japanese, Russian, and Ukrainian. He serves as an Honorary Ambassador of the Island of Hachijojima and as the President of Aonishiki's Supporters' Association.