Atsumi & Sakai's team has a workload which includes advising foreign investors and fund managers on investments into Japanese listed companies. Akio Kawamura offers deep experience in regulatory counsel for financial institutions and fund managers, cross-border investments, capital markets, and regulatory investigations and enforcement matters. Yukihito Machida advises both domestic and international clients on venture finance, asset management and investment funds. Ryuichi Nozaki focuses on asset management and cross-border investment matters, and Osamu Fujiwara is well-regarded for his work in M&A and general corporate law. The four co-head the practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Unlike small boutique law firms, simply from a capacity perspective, the law firm has many associates, from experienced associates to new lawyers.'
- 'The partners have plentiful experience.'
- 'Toshiaki Takahashi and Wataru Kamihigashi have fruitful experience. They understand each case status, lead and manage their teams, and get involved directly and negotiate settlements with the opposite party where necessary.'
- ‘Professional, efficient, open and warm. As a client, it felt like Atsumi & Sakai has the right mix of various subject matter expertise to provide insights on complex topics.’
- ‘High level of experience and good communication skills.’
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
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Ryuichi Nozaki
Practice head
Akio Kawamura; Yukihito Machida; Ryuichi Nozaki; Osamu Fujiwara
Other key lawyers
Ito Harukuni; Toshiaki Takahashi; Wataru Kamihigashi