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

Yuko Ino is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Yuko, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yuko is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Junko Ogushi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Insurance Law and Real Estate Law. Junko, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2018. 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.

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

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...

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.

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.

Louise C. Stoupe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property Law, International Arbitration and Litigation. Louise C., 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 Louise C. 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.

Ken Kiyota is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Capital Markets Law. Ken, 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 Ken is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.