Tetsuya Itoh

Partner at Chuo Sogo Law Office; secondment at Supervisory Coordination Division, Supervisory Bureau, Financial Services Agency, Japan as a fixed-term government official (Jan. 2014 to Dec. 2015); registered as Foreign Lawyer in Singapore (Nov. 2012 to Oct. 2013); foreign Lawyer at Rodyk & Davidson LLP, Singapore (Nov. 2012 to Oct. 2013); visiting attorney at Barack Ferrazano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP, Chicago/USA (Aug. 2012 to Sep. 2012).

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.

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

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

Yuri Suzuki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Financial Institution Regulatory Law and FinTech Practice. Yuri, 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 Yuri is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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

Wataru Kamihigashi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Business Transactions. Wataru, 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 Wataru is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Max Olson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property Law, International Arbitration and Litigation. Max, 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 Max is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.