City-Yuwa Partners offers a comprehensive, full-service approach to clients, frequently advising on M&A, corporate matters, real estate, and asset management. The practice is co-headed by Shigeaki Itoh and Hitomi Sakai, who collaborate extensively with tax accountants and financial institutions to support clients across a broad spectrum of wealth management and estate planning matters. Another key contact is Shotaro Aoki, who is particularly recognised for his work in international estate planning, inheritance disputes, and business succession matters.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- 'Hitomi Sakai demonstrated remarkable dedication to helping the clients, motivated by genuine concern. Her sincerity and impressive legal knowledge were truly commendable.'
- ‘The professional who I often work is Ms. Hitomi Sakai. She is very responsive and has experience to support the client with various needs.’
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
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Practice head
Shigeaki Itoh; Hitomi Sakai
Other key lawyers
Shotaro Aoki; Kaoru Vaheisvaran