Shuichi Shitara

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.

Hiroyuki Tanaka is a Partner of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, practicing data, IP, IT, and AI law. He is the Adjunct project professor at Keio University Graduate School of Law and Member of the Cyber-Physical Sustainability Center of Keio University Global Research Institute He has extensive experience advising foreign clients on Japanese data protection law. He is also familiar with global data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA / CPRA and helps Japanese clients with global data...

So Saito is a lawyer admitted in Japan and New York with a wealth of experience in the areas of Web3, FinTech, startups, venture finance, and financial regulatory including providing regulatory compliance and corporate advice to domestic and foreign companies. He is the author of several books, including “Textbook of NFT” and “Metaverse & NFT” and others. He is also an advisor to the Japan Blockchain Association, a public interest board member of the Japan STO Asso...

Partner at Chuo Sogo Law Office; on loan to the Insurance Business Division of the Supervisory Bureau of Financial Services Agency (FSA) in Japan as a fixed-term governmental official (2005-07); member of the "Working Group on the Provision of Insurance Products and Services” of the Financial System Council, FSA (2012-13); member of the “Safety Nets of Housing Warranty Insurance System” study group of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (June 2017 - M...

Ryuko Inoue is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law. Ryuko, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryuko 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.

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.

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.

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.

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