Tetsuo Nakanishi

Madoka Hashimoto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Investment and Investment Funds. Madoka, 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 Madoka is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Reiko Yoshida is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Asset Finance Law, Banking and Finance Law and Structured Finance Law. Reiko, 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 Reiko 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.

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.

Ayako Kawano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Hospitality and Tourism Law, Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Real Estate Law. Ayako, 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 Ayako 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.

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

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.

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.

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...