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13 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in ‘Best Lawyers in Japan’ 2025 Edition

TOKYO April 18, 2024 – Thirteen attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Tokyo office were recognized in the 15th edition of The Best Lawyers in Japan and third edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan.

Akihiro Wani is recognized on the “Lawyer of the Year” list for Structured Finance Law. This award is presented to a single lawyer in each practice area and geographic region each edition.

Inclusion in these guides is based on peer reviews of the attorneys’ professional abilities provided by colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area, according to the Best Lawyers website. The Best Lawyers in Japan recognizes attorneys who have been in private practice for 10 or more years, while Ones to Watch highlights attorneys who are earlier in their careers.

The following Greenberg Traurig attorneys are recognized in the 15th edition of The Best Lawyers in Japan:

  • Mori Inada – Real Estate Law
  • Yuko Ino – Real Estate Law
  • Ayako Kawano – Hospitality and Tourism Law; Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Real Estate Law
  • Joseph Kim – Project Finance and Development Practice
  • Yuji Ogiwara – Litigation
  • Koichiro Ohashi – Banking and Finance Law; Capital Markets Law; Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Investment and Investment Funds; Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law
  • Joel H. Rothstein – Real Estate Law
  • Akihiro Wani – Banking and Finance Law; Capital Markets Law; Derivatives; Financial Institution Regulatory Law; Structured Finance Law
  • Mizuho Yama – Real Estate Law

The following Greenberg Traurig attorneys are recognized in the third edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan:

  • Hiroshi Hara – Real Estate Law
  • Sayaka Ishimoto – Intellectual Property Law (Non-Patent)
  • Ippei Suzuki – Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Keijiro Yodozawa – Project Finance and Development Practice