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Masao Kuniyoshi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Masao, 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 Masao 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.

Toyoki Emoto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Litigation. Toyoki, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Toyoki is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Tsuyoshi Imai 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. Tsuyoshi, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tsuyoshi 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...

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.

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

Iku Sasaki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Life Sciences Practice. Iku, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Iku 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.