Best Lawyers in Japan for Patent Practice
Masayuki Matsuura is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Masayuki practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Masayuki Matsuura 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 Masayuki Matsuura is held by other lawy...
Masao Kuniyoshi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Masao practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Masao Kuniyoshi 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 Masao Kuniyoshi is held by other lawyers.
Akira Shimazaki is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Akira practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Akira Shimazaki 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 Akira Shimazaki is held by other lawyers.
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.
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.
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 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)
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.
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.
Takafumi Ochiai is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, FinTech Practice, Information Technology Law, Technology Law and Telecommunications Law. Takafumi practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Takafumi Ochiai 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 profe...
Fumiaki Matsuoka is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Tax Law. Fumiaki practices law in Minato-ku, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Fumiaki Matsuoka 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 Fumiaki Matsuoka 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.
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.
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