Masahiro Matsuoka

Akira Kumaki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. 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.

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

Mitsutoshi Uchida is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Capital Markets Law. Mitsutoshi, 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 Mitsutoshi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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

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

So Saito is a lawyer admitted in Japan and New York with a wealth of experience in the areas of Web3, FinTech, startups, venture finance, and financial regulatory including providing regulatory compliance and corporate advice to domestic and foreign companies. He is the author of several books, including “Textbook of NFT” and “Metaverse & NFT” and others. He is also an advisor to the Japan Blockchain Association, a public interest board member of the Japan STO Asso...

Daisuke Suzuki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Criminal Defense. Daisuke, 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 Daisuke is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Partner at Chuo Sogo Law Office; secondment at Supervisory Coordination Division, Supervisory Bureau, Financial Services Agency, Japan as a fixed-term government official (Jan. 2014 to Dec. 2015); registered as Foreign Lawyer in Singapore (Nov. 2012 to Oct. 2013); foreign Lawyer at Rodyk & Davidson LLP, Singapore (Nov. 2012 to Oct. 2013); visiting attorney at Barack Ferrazano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP, Chicago/USA (Aug. 2012 to Sep. 2012).