Kento Hirata

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

Akihiro Wani is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Capital Markets Law, Derivatives, Financial Institution Regulatory Law and Structured Finance Law. Akihiro, 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 Akihiro 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.

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.

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

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

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

Tomohiro Kitada is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Tomohiro, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tomohiro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Saeko Inaba is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law. Saeko, 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 Saeko is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Akio Kawamura is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Asset Finance Law and Investment and Investment Funds. Akio, 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 Akio is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.