Akio Noma

Ian S. Scott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Media and Entertainment Law and Sports Law. Ian S., who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ian S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kentaro Mano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust / Competition Law. Kentaro, 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 Kentaro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Takafumi Uematsu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Takafumi, 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 Takafumi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mika Wakuta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Mika, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mika is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Masatoshi Maruoka is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Masatoshi, 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 Masatoshi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Yasuyuki Kuribayashi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Investment and Investment Funds and Labor and Employment Law. Yasuyuki, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yasuyuki is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Izuru Goto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Structured Finance Law. Izuru, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Izuru is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kentaro Minato is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration and Litigation. Kentaro, 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 Kentaro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hiromasa Ogawa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Hiromasa, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hiromasa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Partner at Chuo Sogo Law Office; secondment at Supervisory Coordination Division, Supervisory Bureau, Financial Services Agency, Japan as a fixed-term government official (Jan. 2014 to Dec. 2015); registered as Foreign Lawyer in Singapore (Nov. 2012 to Oct. 2013); foreign Lawyer at Rodyk & Davidson LLP, Singapore (Nov. 2012 to Oct. 2013); visiting attorney at Barack Ferrazano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP, Chicago/USA (Aug. 2012 to Sep. 2012).