Best Lawyers in Japan for Banking and Finance Law
Junko Hirakawa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Junko practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Junko Hirakawa since 2012. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Junko Hirakawa is held by other lawyers.
Izuru Goto is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Structured Finance Law. Izuru practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Izuru Goto since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Izuru Goto is held by other lawyers.
Partner at Chuo Sogo Law Office P.C.; former vice-president at Osaka Bar Association (2015 - 2016); worked at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago (2005 - 2006); Adjunct Professor at Kyoto University Law School (2008 - 2012); Outside Director at three listed companies (Nakayama Steel Works; Arakawa Chemical Industries; Asaka Industrial)
Tomohiro Kitada is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Tomohiro practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Tomohiro Kitada since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Tomohiro Kitada is held by other lawyers.
Fumiko Oikawa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Trade Law. Fumiko practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Fumiko Oikawa since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Fumiko Oikawa is held by other lawyers.
Junko Ogushi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Insurance Law and Real Estate Law. Junko practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Junko Ogushi since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Junko Ogushi is held by other lawyers.
Yutaka Sakai is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Asset Finance Law and Banking and Finance Law. Yutaka practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Yutaka Sakai since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Yutaka Sakai is held by other lawyers.
Koichiro Ohashi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Capital Markets Law, Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Investment and Investment Funds and Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law. Koichiro practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Koichiro Ohashi since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflec...
Shintaro Hamasu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Shintaro practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Shintaro Hamasu since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Shintaro Hamasu is held by other lawyers.
Reiko Yoshida is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Asset Finance Law, Banking and Finance Law and Structured Finance Law. Reiko practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Reiko Yoshida since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Reiko Yoshida is held by other lawyers.
Hiroyuki Nezu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Criminal Defense. Hiroyuki practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Hiroyuki Nezu since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Hiroyuki Nezu is held by other lawyers.
Partner at Chuo Sogo Law Office; on loan to the Insurance Business Division of the Supervisory Bureau of Financial Services Agency (FSA) in Japan as a fixed-term governmental official (2005-07); member of the "Working Group on the Provision of Insurance Products and Services” of the Financial System Council, FSA (2012-13); member of the “Safety Nets of Housing Warranty Insurance System” study group of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (June 2017 - M...
Akimoto Kawamura is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Financial Institution Regulatory Law. Akimoto practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Akimoto Kawamura since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professi...
Masato Yamanaka is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Masato practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Masato Yamanaka since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Masato Yamanaka is held by other lawyers.
So Saito is a lawyer admitted in Japan and New York with a wealth of experience in the areas of Web3, FinTech, startups, venture finance, and financial regulatory including providing regulatory compliance and corporate advice to domestic and foreign companies. He is the author of several books, including “Textbook of NFT” and “Metaverse & NFT” and others. He is also an advisor to the Japan Blockchain Association, a public interest board member of the Japan STO Asso...
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