Masayuki Yamanouchi

Katsuya Hongyo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. His practice area focuses on financial regulatory matters (including issues relating to the Banking Act, the Insurance Business Act, the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, the Payment Services Act, the Money-lending Control Act, the Investment Act and the Asset Securitization Act), structured finance, litigations arising from the sales of financial instrume...

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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