Yoichi Watanabe
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020 About Yoichi Watanabe
Yoichi Watanabe is a lawyer based in Tokyo, JP and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ since 2020. Yoichi Watanabe is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Intellectual Property Law
- Life Sciences Practice
Current Firm: Seiwa Patent & Law
Location: Tokyo, JP
Nearby Lawyers
Takashi Tezuka is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Accounting Law and Tax Law. Takashi practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Takashi Tezuka since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Takashi Tezuka is held by other lawyers.
Hiroyuki Tanaka is a Partner of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, practicing data, IP, IT, and AI law. He is the Adjunct project professor at Keio University Graduate School of Law and Member of the Cyber-Physical Sustainability Center of Keio University Global Research Institute He has extensive experience advising foreign clients on Japanese data protection law. He is also familiar with global data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA / CPRA and helps Japanese clients with global data...
Masayuki Matsuura is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Masayuki practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Masayuki Matsuura since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Masayuki Matsuura is held by other lawy...
Shigeaki Itoh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Shigeaki practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Shigeaki Itoh since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Shigeaki Itoh is held by other lawyers.
Nobuhiko Shimose is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Investment and Investment Funds. Nobuhiko practices law in Tokyo, Japan Best Lawyers has recognized Nobuhiko Shimose since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nobuhiko Shimose is held by other lawyers.
Katsuya Hongyo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. His practice area focuses on financial regulatory matters (including issues relating to the Banking Act, the Insurance Business Act, the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, the Payment Services Act, the Money-lending Control Act, the Investment Act and the Asset Securitization Act), structured finance, litigations arising from the sales of financial instrume...
Explore and Learn
What AI Visibility Means for Lawyers
by Josh Rupall and Bryan Driscoll
AI tools increasingly interpret lawyers public information. Clear, consistent and credible sources help ensure they describe legal expertise accurately.
The Best Lawyers in Canada 2027: Recognizing the Nation's Top Legal Talent
by Jamilla Tabbara
Honoring established leaders and rising practitioners across Canada's legal profession.
Recognizing Legal Leaders: The 2027 Best Lawyers Awards in Australia, Japan and Singapore
by Jamilla Tabbara
Market drivers, diversity trends and the elite practitioners shaping the legal landscape.
2027 Best Lawyers Awards: Honoring Excellence in the Legal Profession
by Jamilla Tabbara
Recognizing the outstanding attorneys leading top practice areas nationwide.
Musk v. Altman: The Lawyers Behind the Case
by Jamilla Tabbara
Meet the Trial Lawyers Shaping One of AI's Biggest Legal Disputes.
Announcing the 2027 Best Lawyers Awards: Austria, Germany and Switzerland
by Jamilla Tabbara
Celebrating the legal professionals throughout Central Europe.
The Legal Teams Behind the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni Settlement
by Grace Greer
A closer look at the legal teams and attorneys involved in the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni litigation and its resolution.
The Best Lawyers in France 2027: Peer-Reviewed Excellence
by Jamilla Tabbara
Seventeen editions of peer trust, a growing profession and a dynamic legal market.
Rules on Gifting Money to Family: What to Know
by Bryan Driscoll
Generosity often runs ahead of paperwork. Here's how to give to loved ones without surprising the IRS, your estate plan or your relationships.
