Yukihiro Higashitani

Chris Spalding is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Chris, 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 Chris 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...

Tsuyoshi Imai is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law. Tsuyoshi, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tsuyoshi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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

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

Partner at Chuo Sogo Law Office; on loan to the Insurance Business Division of the Supervisory Bureau of Financial Services Agency (FSA) in Japan as a fixed-term governmental official (2005-07); member of the "Working Group on the Provision of Insurance Products and Services” of the Financial System Council, FSA (2012-13); member of the “Safety Nets of Housing Warranty Insurance System” study group of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (June 2017 - M...

Kaori Fukazawa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law. Kaori, 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 Kaori is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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