Masashi Shimura
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026 About Masashi Shimura
Masashi Shimura is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ since 2026. Masashi Shimura is recognized in the following practice area:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Patent Practice
Current Firm: Nakamura & Partners
Location: Tokyo, JP
Nearby Lawyers
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).
Jeremy R.L. White is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jeremy R.L. practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Jeremy R.L. White since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jeremy R.L. White is held by other lawyers.
Shinichiro Shimizu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense and Tax Law. Shinichiro practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Shinichiro Shimizu since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Shinichiro Shimizu is held by other lawyers.
Stephen DeCosse is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Stephen practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen DeCosse since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stephen DeCosse is held by other lawyers.
Mitsuhiro Kamiya is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Mitsuhiro practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Mitsuhiro Kamiya since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mitsuhiro Kamiya is held by other lawyers.
Fumiyo Doi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of FinTech Practice. Fumiyo practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Fumiyo Doi since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Fumiyo Doi is held by other lawyers.
Hideo Ozaki is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Intellectual Property Law and Technology Law. Hideo practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Hideo Ozaki since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Hideo Ozaki is held by other lawyers.
Masahiro Shiga is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Masahiro practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Masahiro Shiga since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Masahiro Shiga is held by other lawyers.
Explore and Learn
What AI Visibility Means for Lawyers
by Bryan Driscoll and Josh Rupall
AI tools increasingly interpret lawyers public information. Clear, consistent and credible sources help ensure they describe legal expertise accurately.
The Best Lawyers in Canada 2027: Recognizing the Nation's Top Legal Talent
by Jamilla Tabbara
Honoring established leaders and rising practitioners across Canada's legal profession.
Recognizing Legal Leaders: The 2027 Best Lawyers Awards in Australia, Japan and Singapore
by Jamilla Tabbara
Market drivers, diversity trends and the elite practitioners shaping the legal landscape.
2027 Best Lawyers Awards: Honoring Excellence in the Legal Profession
by Jamilla Tabbara
Recognizing the outstanding attorneys leading top practice areas nationwide.
Musk v. Altman: The Lawyers Behind the Case
by Jamilla Tabbara
Meet the Trial Lawyers Shaping One of AI's Biggest Legal Disputes.
Announcing the 2027 Best Lawyers Awards: Austria, Germany and Switzerland
by Jamilla Tabbara
Celebrating the legal professionals throughout Central Europe.
The Legal Teams Behind the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni Settlement
by Grace Greer
A closer look at the legal teams and attorneys involved in the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni litigation and its resolution.
The Best Lawyers in France 2027: Peer-Reviewed Excellence
by Jamilla Tabbara
Seventeen editions of peer trust, a growing profession and a dynamic legal market.
What Is a Quitclaim Deed? Uses, Risks and When to Get Help
by Bryan Driscoll
A quitclaim deed can be one of the fastest ways to transfer property but knowing when it's the right tool and when it isn't, can save you from serious legal and financial headaches down the road.
