Fumiharu Hiromoto

Yuki Sato is an attorney admitted in Japan and New York. Her focus is M&A and financial matters including funds, private equity and financial regulatory. After working at Tokyo and Singapore office of global law firms where she has providing legal advice to funds in their investments in Japan, as well as assisting international client in cross-border transactions, she has represented both domestic and foreign companies in their M&A transactions, cross-border investments, joint venture...

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

Ben Morris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law. Ben, 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 Ben is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kenneth A. Siegel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law. Kenneth A., 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 Kenneth A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Katsuya Hongyo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. His practice area focuses on financial regulatory matters (including issues relating to the Banking Act, the Insurance Business Act, the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, the Payment Services Act, the Money-lending Control Act, the Investment Act and the Asset Securitization Act), structured finance, litigations arising from the sales of financial instrume...

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

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

Hisashi Miyatsuka is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Hisashi, 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 Hisashi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Akira Kumaki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. 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.

Michael C. Graffagna is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Project Finance and Development Practice. Michael C., 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 Michael C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.