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Japan 2026

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Yoshitaka Kato

Head of legal, Japan and commercial legal counsel | NetApp G.K.

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Yoshitaka Kato

Head of legal, Japan and commercial legal counsel | NetApp G.K.

What are the key projects that you have been involved in over the past twelve months?

The establishment of a joint venture between SoftBank and OpenAI.

Please describe a situation where your advice had a significant impact on business outcomes or objectives.

By taking a business‑oriented approach and responding to legal consultations promptly without unnecessarily stopping the business, I contribute to the business on a daily basis.

What are the key trends that in-house counsel should be monitoring over the coming months?

The impact of AI. In particular, how to achieve results by using AI, and how in‑house counsel can identify and demonstrate their value in an increasingly AI‑driven environment.

What are the most important attributes for a modern in-house counsel to possess?

Having a business‑oriented mindset and enabling the achievement of business objectives.

Yoshitaka Kato - Japan 2025

Director of the international legal department | SoftBank Corporation

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