Noriaki Wakabayashi

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

Akihiro Wani is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Capital Markets Law, Derivatives, Financial Institution Regulatory Law and Structured Finance Law. Akihiro, 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 Akihiro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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

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

Yuki Sato is an attorney admitted in Japan and New York. Her focus is M&A and financial matters including funds, private equity and financial regulatory. After working at Tokyo and Singapore office of global law firms where she has providing legal advice to funds in their investments in Japan, as well as assisting international client in cross-border transactions, she has represented both domestic and foreign companies in their M&A transactions, cross-border investments, joint venture...

Tomohiro Kitada is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Tomohiro, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tomohiro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ian S. Scott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Media and Entertainment Law and Sports Law. Ian S., 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 Ian S. 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, Technology Law and Telecommunications 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 pr...