Best Lawyers in Japan for Banking and Finance Law
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...
Keiko Yamazaki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Keiko, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Keiko is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Junko Ogushi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Insurance Law and Real Estate Law. Junko, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Junko is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Shintaro Hamasu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Shintaro, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shintaro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Yuri Suzuki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Financial Institution Regulatory Law and FinTech Practice. Yuri, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yuri is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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 top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Tomohiro, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tomohiro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Koichiro Ohashi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) 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, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Koichiro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic ...
Izuru Goto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Structured Finance Law. Izuru, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Izuru is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Akira Shimazaki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Akira, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Akira is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Akimoto Kawamura is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Financial Institution Regulatory Law. Akimoto, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Akimoto is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practic...
Reiko Yoshida is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Asset Finance Law, Banking and Finance Law and Structured Finance Law. Reiko, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Reiko is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Masato Yamanaka is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Masato, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Masato is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Hiroki Etani is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Hiroki, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hiroki is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Hiromasa Ogawa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Hiromasa, who practices law in Osaka, Japan, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hiromasa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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