Masashi Kobayashi

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

Ben Morris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law. Ben, 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 Ben 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.

Mitsuru Misawa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Mitsuru, who practices law in Minato-ku, Japan, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mitsuru is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Max Olson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property Law, International Arbitration and Litigation. Max, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Max is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Koji Matsuda is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Intellectual Property Law. Koji, 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 Koji is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Yuhki Asano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Yuhki, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yuhki is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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...