Best Lawyers in Japan for Patent Practice
Emi Uchida is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Labor and Employment Law. Emi practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Emi Uchida 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 Emi Uchida is held by other lawyers.
Tatsuo Yamashima is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust / Competition Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Tatsuo practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Tatsuo Yamashima 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 Tatsuo Yamashima is held by other lawyers.
Fumiko Oikawa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Trade Law. Fumiko practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Fumiko Oikawa 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 Fumiko Oikawa is held by other lawyers.
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)
Yusuke Miura is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Yusuke practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Yusuke Miura 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 Yusuke Miura is held by other lawyers.
Shingo Isobe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Shingo practices law in Fukuoka, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Shingo Isobe 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 Shingo Isobe is held by other lawyers.
Masahito Fukuda is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Masahito practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Masahito Fukuda 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 Masahito Fukuda is held by other lawyers.
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...
Osamu Fujiwara is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Osamu practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Osamu Fujiwara 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 Osamu Fujiwara is held by other lawyers.
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)
Kenichi Tanizaki is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Kenichi practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Kenichi Tanizaki 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 Kenichi Tanizaki 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.
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.
