Best Lawyers in Japan for Banking and Finance Law
Takafumi Ochiai is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, FinTech Practice, Information Technology Law, Technology Law and Telecommunications Law. Takafumi practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Takafumi Ochiai 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 profe...
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.
Dale E. Caldwell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Project Finance and Development Practice. Dale E. practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Dale E. Caldwell 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 Dale E. Caldwell is held by other lawyers.
Akira Shimazaki is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Akira practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Akira Shimazaki 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 Akira Shimazaki is held by other lawyers.
Shinji Yoshioka is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Shinji practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Shinji Yoshioka since 2024. 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 Shinji Yoshioka is held by other lawyers.
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.
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.
Yuri Suzuki is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Financial Institution Regulatory Law and FinTech Practice. Yuri practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Yuri Suzuki 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 Yuri Suzuki 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.
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...
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...
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.
Rakesh K. Grubb-Sharma is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Rakesh K. practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Rakesh K. Grubb-Sharma since 2023. 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 Rakesh K. Grubb-Sharma is held by other lawyers.
Our Methodology
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Our methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
The Process
Best Lawyers employs a sophisticated, conscientious, rational, and transparent survey process designed to elicit meaningful and substantive evaluations of the quality of legal services. Our belief has always been that the quality of a peer review survey is directly related to the quality of the voters.
