Ken Kiyohara

Partner at Chuo Sogo Law Office; on loan to the Insurance Business Division of the Supervisory Bureau of Financial Services Agency (FSA) in Japan as a fixed-term governmental official (2005-07); member of the "Working Group on the Provision of Insurance Products and Services” of the Financial System Council, FSA (2012-13); member of the “Safety Nets of Housing Warranty Insurance System” study group of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (June 2017 - M...

Takahiro Nonaka focuses his practice on government and internal investigations, including anti-corruption, antitrust, and various employees misconduct and data privacy issues. He also works on both cross-border dispute resolution and domestic general commercial litigation. Taka has represented multinational companies negotiating with government officials and other associated investigative agencies as well as mass media, conducting internal investigations and training, researching relevant reg...

Ayako Kawano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Hospitality and Tourism Law, Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Real Estate Law. Ayako, 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 Ayako 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.

Makoto Nakano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Makoto, 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 Makoto is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Keita Imaizumi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Investment and Investment Funds. Keita, 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 Keita is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hiroyuki Nezu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Criminal Defense. Hiroyuki, 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 Hiroyuki is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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

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