Yukihiro Higashitani

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.

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...

Chie Kasahara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Media and Entertainment Law. Chie, 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 Chie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Fumiyo Doi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of FinTech Practice. Fumiyo, 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 Fumiyo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

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.

Akihiro Wani is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Capital Markets Law, Derivatives, Financial Institution Regulatory Law and Structured Finance Law. Akihiro, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Akihiro 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...

Mori Inada focuses his real estate practice on financing, transactions, fund formation, and joint ventures, with particular emphasis on inbound transactions of investment banks and real estate funds. With more than fifteen years’ experience in real estate practice, Mori has structured, documented, and implemented a number of real estate transactions for various types of the properties, including, among others, development and acquisition of warehouses, data centers and health care prope...

Kentaro Mano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust / Competition Law. Kentaro, 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 Kentaro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.