Sebastian M. Smith

Chie Yakura is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation. Chie, 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 Chie 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.

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

Mori Inada focuses his real estate practice on financing, transactions, fund formation, and joint ventures, with particular emphasis on inbound transactions of investment banks and real estate funds. With more than fifteen years’ experience in real estate practice, Mori has structured, documented, and implemented a number of real estate transactions for various types of the properties, including, among others, development and acquisition of warehouses, data centers and health care prope...

Christopher M. Hodgens 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. Christopher M., 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 Christopher M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Simon P. Barrett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Construction Law, Energy Law and Project Finance and Development Practice. Simon P., 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 Simon P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Youngseop Song is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust / Competition Law. Youngseop, 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 Youngseop 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.

Feng Qin Chen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Business Transactions. Feng Qin, 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 Feng Qin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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