Best Lawyers in Japan for Litigation
Kentaro Minato is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of International Arbitration and Litigation. Kentaro practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Kentaro Minato 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 Kentaro Minato is held by other lawyers.
Chihiro Saito is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Chihiro practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Chihiro Saito 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 Chihiro Saito is held by other lawyers.
Kohji Hayakawa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Kohji practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Kohji Hayakawa since 2027. 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 Kohji Hayakawa is held by other lawyers.
Yuji Ogiwara is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Yuji practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Yuji Ogiwara 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 Yuji Ogiwara is held by other lawyers.
Kazutomo Ueyama is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Kazutomo practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Kazutomo Ueyama 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 Kazutomo Ueyama is held by other lawyers.
Shigeaki Itoh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Shigeaki practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Shigeaki Itoh 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 Shigeaki Itoh is held by other lawyers.
Yasuhiro Fujii is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Yasuhiro practices law in Osaka, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Yasuhiro Fujii 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 Yasuhiro Fujii is held by other lawyers.
Bonnie L. Dixon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Asset Finance Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, International Business Transactions, Litigation and Structured Finance Law. Bonnie L. practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Bonnie L. Dixon 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 wh...
Max Olson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property Law, International Arbitration and Litigation. Max practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Max Olson since 2010. 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 Max Olson is held by other lawyers.
Kazuhiro Tanaka is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Kazuhiro practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Kazuhiro Tanaka 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 Kazuhiro Tanaka is held by other lawyers.
Takahiro Nonaka focuses his practice on government and internal investigations, including anti-corruption, antitrust, and various employees misconduct and data privacy issues. He also works on both cross-border dispute resolution and domestic general commercial litigation. Taka has represented multinational companies negotiating with government officials and other associated investigative agencies as well as mass media, conducting internal investigations and training, researching relevant reg...
Louise C. Stoupe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property Law, International Arbitration and Litigation. Louise C. practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Louise C. Stoupe since 2010. 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 Louise C. Stoupe is held by other lawyers.
Chie Yakura is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation. Chie practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Chie Yakura since 2010. 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 Chie Yakura 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.
