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Katsumi Shirai is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Project Finance and Development Practice. Katsumi, 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 Katsumi 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 and Technology 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 practice area.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Junko Hirakawa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Junko, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Junko 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.