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Hayato Kimura is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Hayato, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hayato is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Russell K. Kawahara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Russell K., 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 Russell K. 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.

Junko Hirakawa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Junko, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2012. 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.

Christopher M. Hodgens 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. Christopher M., 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 Christopher M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Yukihiro Terazawa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and International Business Transactions. Yukihiro, 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 Yukihiro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shingo Isobe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Shingo, 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 Shingo 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.

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

So Saito is a lawyer admitted in Japan and New York with a wealth of experience in the areas of Web3, FinTech, startups, venture finance, and financial regulatory including providing regulatory compliance and corporate advice to domestic and foreign companies. He is the author of several books, including “Textbook of NFT” and “Metaverse & NFT” and others. He is also an advisor to the Japan Blockchain Association, a public interest board member of the Japan STO Asso...