Katsuya Hongyo

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 instruments, merger and acquisition, commercial litigation, intellectual property law, and employment law.

He represents Japanese and overseas clients, including banks, insurance companies, asset management companies, credit card companies, non-bank finance companies, start-ups, and manufacturing companies.

In addition, he provides legal support for domestic and international startups, including company establishment, finance, regulatory matters, stock option issuance, and lobbying activities, as well as fund formation and support for obtaining licenses in Japan for venture capital.

Katsuya, who practices law in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katsuya is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.