Yuta Mizobata

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Yuki Sato is an attorney admitted in Japan and New York. Her focus is M&A and financial matters including funds, private equity and financial regulatory. After working at Tokyo and Singapore office of global law firms where she has providing legal advice to funds in their investments in Japan, as well as assisting international client in cross-border transactions, she has represented both domestic and foreign companies in their M&A transactions, cross-border investments, joint venture...

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).

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

Michael C. Graffagna is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Project Finance and Development Practice. Michael C., 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 Michael C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.