Best Lawyers in Japan for Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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May Sakai is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. May, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which May is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Takayuki Aonuma is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust / Competition Law and Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Takayuki, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Takayuki is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ganesh Vaheisvaran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ganesh, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ganesh is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tatsunori Enomoto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Tatsunori, who practices law in Osaka, Japan, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tatsunori is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Takuya Fujino is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Takuya, who practices law in Osaka, Japan, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Takuya is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ayaka Itoh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ayaka, 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 Ayaka is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Takahiro Nishinaka is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Family Law. Takahiro, who practices law in Osaka, Japan, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Takahiro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bryce W. Gray is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Capital Markets Law and Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Bryce W., 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 Bryce W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ning Ning is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ning, 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 Ning is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Yo Kashibuchi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Yo, 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 Yo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ippei Suzuki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ippei, 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 Ippei is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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