Best Lawyers in Japan for Patent Law
Takeo Nishiyoshi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Takeo, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Takeo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Yusuke Miura is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Yusuke, 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 Yusuke is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
Keita Imaizumi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Investment and Investment Funds. Keita, 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 Keita 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...
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.
Daisuke Suzuki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Criminal Defense. Daisuke, 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 Daisuke 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.
Yoko Maeda is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Yoko, 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 Yoko 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.
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.
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.
Masao Kuniyoshi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Masao, 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 Masao 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...
Partner at Chuo Sogo LPC. He was on loan to the Financial Services Agency (FSA) from 2016 to 2018, where he engaged himself in supervisory duties related to the compliance of financial institutions, primarily focusing on AML/CFT, as well as in inspection and supervision of cryptocurrency exchange operators. He has been an External Auditor at Caulis Inc., a business listed on the Growth Market section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, since 2022. Education: Kyoto University Law School (graduated 2010)
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