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Chie Kasahara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Media and Entertainment Law. Chie, 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 Chie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jun Oishi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Project Finance and Development Practice and Real Estate Law. Jun, 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 Jun is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michiaki Hosoi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Structured Finance Law. Michiaki, 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 Michiaki is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Yuko Ino is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Yuko, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yuko 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.

Louise C. Stoupe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property Law, International Arbitration and Litigation. Louise C., who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Louise C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Takuro Awazu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Business Transactions and Trade Law. Takuro, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Takuro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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

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