Best Lawyers in Japan for Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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...
Randy Laxer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law. Randy practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Randy Laxer 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 Randy Laxer is held by other lawyers.
Partner at Chuo Sogo LPC; visiting professor, Kyoto University Law School; external director of YAMAZEN CORPORATION and NAKABAYASHI Co. Ltd; visiting attorney at Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd (Chicago Office) (Aug. 2005 - Jul. 2006) Education: Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law; Kyoto University
Nozomi Oda is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Capital Markets Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law. Nozomi practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Nozomi Oda 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 Nozomi Oda is held by oth...
Stephen DeCosse is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Stephen practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen DeCosse 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 Stephen DeCosse is held by other lawyers.
Mitsuhiro Kamiya is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Mitsuhiro practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Mitsuhiro Kamiya 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 Mitsuhiro Kamiya is held by other lawyers.
Hiroshi Nakamitsu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Hiroshi practices law in Osaka, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Hiroshi Nakamitsu 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 Hiroshi Nakamitsu is held by other lawyers.
Christopher M. Hodgens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law. Christopher M. practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher M. Hodgens 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 Christopher M....
Motoomi Iwaki is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Real Estate Law. Motoomi practices law in Osaka, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Motoomi Iwaki 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 Motoomi Iwaki is held by other lawyers.
Toshifumi Minami is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Toshifumi practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Toshifumi Minami since 2026. 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 Toshifumi Minami is held by other lawyers.
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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.
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