Admitted
Japan (2005) and New York (2014)
Bar Association
Tokyo Bar Association
Education
Keio University (LL.B., 2001)
The Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan
University of Southern California (USC) Gould School of Law (LL.M., Certificate in Business Law) (2013)
Background
Yamakawa Manjiro Law Office (October 2005-February 2007)
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (Washington, D.C.) (August 2013 - July 2014)
Publications
- The Handbook of Competition Enforcement Agencies 2019, Japan Chapter, Global Competition Review (2019) [Co-author]
- Getting the Deal Through - Public-Private Partnerships 2019, Japan Chapter, Law Business Research Ltd. (2018) [Co-author]
- Guide to PPP/PFI Practices Covering Concessions, Conventional Type and New Methods, CHUOKEIZAI-SHA, INC. (2018) [Co-author]
- Getting the Deal Through - Construction 2019, Japan Chapter, Law Business Research Ltd. (2018) [Co-author]
- The Handbook of Competition Enforcement Agencies 2018, Japan Chapter, Global Competition Review (2018) [Co-author]
- Getting the Deal Through - Public-Private Partnerships 2018, Japan Chapter, Law Business Research Ltd. (2017) [Co-author]
- Merger Control: International Series 3rd Edition, Japan Chapter, Thomson Reuters (2017) [Co-author]
- Guidance to the Asset Management Industry in Japan, Tokyo Metropolitan Government (with the cooperation of the Financial Services Agency) (2017) [Co-author]
- Getting the Deal Through - Construction 2018, Japan Chapter, Law Business Research Ltd. (2017) [Co-author]
- The Handbook of Competition Enforcement Agencies 2017, Japan Chapter, Global Competition Review (2017) [Co-author]
- Getting the Deal Through - Public-Private Partnerships 2017, Japan Chapter, Law Business Research Ltd. (2016) [Co-author]
- Getting the Deal Through - Construction 2017, Japan Chapter, Law Business Research Ltd. (2016) [Co-author]
- "Developments in Cartel Investigations in Brazil," KOKUSAI SHOJI HOMU Vol.44, No.8 (August, 2016) [Editor]
- The Handbook of Competition Enforcement Agencies 2016, Japan Chapter, Global Competition Review (2016) [Co-author]
- Getting the Deal Through- Construction 2013, Japan Chapter, Law Business Research Ltd. (2012)[Co-author]
- "Workbook for the 1st Tier Exam for Consulting Work concerning Financial Instruments (2008 edition)", Kinzai, 2008 (Co-author)
- "Workbook for the 2nd Tier Exam for Consulting Work concerning Financial Instruments (2008 edition)", Kinzai, 2007 (Co-author)
- "Workbook for the 3rd Tier Exam for Consulting Work concerning Financial Instruments (2008 edition)", Kinzai, 2007 (Co-author)
- "Textbook on Leading an Untroubled Life for Senior Citizens", Horitsu Joho Shuppan (Co-author)
Web Articles
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“Japan: private practice perspective," GCR Enforcer's Hub 2023, Law Business Research Ltd. (2023) [Co-author]
- "Japan: private practice perspective," GCR Enforcer's Hub 2022, Law Business Research Ltd. (2022) [Co-author]
- "Japan: private practice perspective," GCR Enforcer's Hub 2021, Law Business Research Ltd. (2021) [Co-author]
- "The Legal 500 Merger and Acquisitions Guide," Japan Chapter, Legalease Ltd. (September, 2016) [Co-author]
- "Amendments to the PFI Act", Practical Law Company (July, 2011)
Seminars
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"Asia M&A Investment Seminar," hosted by Atsumi & Sakai, March 6, 2024
- Panelist at a Panel Discussion entitled "Anti Corruption Legislation Worldwide; A Threat to or a Savior of International Business", hosted by ALFA International, October 22, 2013
- The Best Lawyers in Japan 2026
- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 Next generation partners
- Antitrust and competition
- IFLR1000 2024
Leading Lawyers (Highly regarded)- M&A
- The Best Lawyers in Japan 2025
- Corporate and M&A Law
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 Next generation partners
- Antitrust and competition
- The Best Lawyers in Japan 2024
- Corporate and M&A Law
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 Next generation partners
- Antitrust and competition
- The Best Lawyers in Japan 2023
- Corporate and M&A Law
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 Next generation partners
- Antitrust and Competition
- The Best Lawyers in Japan 2022
- Corporate and M&A Law
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021 Next Generation lawyers
- Antitrust and Competition
- The Best Lawyers in Japan 2021
- Corporate and M&A Law
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020 Next Generation lawyers
- Antitrust and Competition
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019 Next Generation Lawyers
- Antitrust and Competitons
- Who's Who Legal Japan 2017
- M&A and Governance
- Who's Who Legal Japan 2016
- M&A and Governance