Katsuya Yanagihara

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.

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.

Yuri Suzuki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Financial Institution Regulatory Law and FinTech Practice. Yuri, 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 Yuri 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...

Madoka Hashimoto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Investment and Investment Funds. Madoka, 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 Madoka is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

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.

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

Yuji Ogiwara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Yuji, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yuji is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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