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Sachiko Sugawara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Sachiko, 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 Sachiko is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Takafumi Ochiai is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, FinTech Practice, Information Technology Law and Technology Law. Takafumi, 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 Takafumi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Masayuki Matsuura is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Masayuki, 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 Masayuki is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Yoshiko Koizumi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust / Competition Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Yoshiko, 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 Yoshiko is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Fumiaki Matsuoka is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Tax Law. Fumiaki, who practices law in Minato-ku, Japan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Fumiaki is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emi Uchida is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Labor and Employment Law. Emi, 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 Emi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Partner at Chuo Sogo Law Office; on loan to the Insurance Business Division of the Supervisory Bureau of Financial Services Agency (FSA) in Japan as a fixed-term governmental official (2005-07); member of the "Working Group on the Provision of Insurance Products and Services” of the Financial System Council, FSA (2012-13); member of the “Safety Nets of Housing Warranty Insurance System” study group of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (June 2017 - M...
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)
Tatsuo Yamashima is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust / Competition Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Tatsuo, 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 Tatsuo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kenichi Tanizaki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Kenichi, 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 Kenichi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Takasuke Mizukami is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Takasuke, 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 Takasuke is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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