Shuntaro Shirai

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...

Hidetomo Futami is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Hidetomo, 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 Hidetomo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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

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...

Minako Otsuka is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Minako, 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 Minako 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.

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.

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.