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Fumiko Oikawa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Trade Law. Fumiko, 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 Fumiko 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.

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.

Takahiro Nonaka focuses his practice on government and internal investigations, including anti-corruption, antitrust, and various employees misconduct and data privacy issues. He also works on both cross-border dispute resolution and domestic general commercial litigation. Taka has represented multinational companies negotiating with government officials and other associated investigative agencies as well as mass media, conducting internal investigations and training, researching relevant reg...

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.

Keita Imaizumi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Investment and Investment Funds. Keita, 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 Keita is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kenji Taneda is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Capital Markets Law. Kenji, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenji is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Yuka Teraguchi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Yuka, 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 Yuka is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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