Intellectual property: Independent local firms

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Leading partners: Bengoshi

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Seiro Hatano

Seiro Hatano

TMI Associates
Hitomi Iwase

Hitomi Iwase

Nishimura & Asahi
Chie Kasahara

Chie Kasahara

Atsumi & Sakai
Yoshiyuki Miyashita

Yoshiyuki Miyashita

Nishimura & Asahi
Hiroshi Nemoto

Hiroshi Nemoto

TMI Associates
Makoto Okada

Makoto Okada

TMI Associates
Tomohiro Tohyama

Tomohiro Tohyama

TMI Associates
Kensaku Yamamoto

Kensaku Yamamoto

Shusaku Yamamoto Patent Law Offices

Leading partners: Benrishi

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Yoko Kasai

Yoko Kasai

Nishimura & Asahi
Hideaki Kuwahara

Hideaki Kuwahara

Mori Hamada
Gai Matsushita

Gai Matsushita

Nishimura & Asahi
Tomoko Honami

Tomoko Honami

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