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Mr. Kimura (retired in March 2025) and Mr. Yamanaka received high evaluation from The Best Lawyers in Japan 2026[ 2025/04/22 Masato Yamanaka ] open
Mr. Yogo Kimura (withdrew from the Bar in March 2025) has been selected in the field of "Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law" and Mr. Masato Yamanaka has been selected in "Banking and Finance Law" in The Best Lawyers in Japan 2026.
[ 2025/04/22 Masato Yamanaka ] close
In the Best Lawyers updated announcement of The Best Lawyers in Japan 2026, Mr. Yogo Kimura (withdrew from Bar Association in March 2025) has been selected in the field of "Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law" and Mr. Masato Yamanaka has been selected in the field of "Banking and Finance Law" in The Best Lawyers in Japan 2026.
[ 2025/04/01 Masato Yamanaka ] open
From April 2025, Mr. Kenta Sawahata joins our firm.
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[ 2025/01/31 Masato Yamanaka ] open
Koma Glocal Law Office has become the "CURLING SUPPORTERS@YOKOHAMA". Our name is on the website of https://japan-curling.yokohama/partners/
[ 2025/01/31 Masato Yamanaka ] close
Koma Glocal Law Office has become the "CURLING SUPPORTERS@YOKOHAMA". Our name is on the website of https://japan-curling.yokohama/partners/
[ 2024/11/01 Masato Yamanaka ] open
From November 2024, Ms. Rio Ishitaki (admitted in January 2023) joins our firm.
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From November 2024, Ms. Rio Ishitaki (admitted in January 2023) joins our firm. Ms. Ishitaki studied in California, USA, and experienced criminal defenses for foreigners as a lawyer. She will engage in global works.
[ 2024/07/02 Masato Yamanaka ] open
On July 2, Mr. Yamanaka representing 5 plaintiffs held a press conference at the Judicial Press Club (司法記者クラブ) in the building of Tokyo District Court.
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On July 2, Mr. Yamanaka representing 5 plaintiffs held a press conference at the Judicial Press Club (司法記者クラブ) in the building of Tokyo District Court and explained filing a lawsuit against Digital Data Solution Inc. Causes of action are (1)misrepresentation of data recovery ratio, (2)concealment(non-disclosure) of disadvantageous facts, (3) breach of explanation duty. Date of filing is June 6, 2024, and scheduled first oral argument date is July 18, 2024.
[ 2024/06/24 Masato Yamanaka ] open
Mr. Yogo Kimura has been selected in the field of "Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law" and Mr. Masato Yamanaka has been selected in the field of "Banking and Finance Law" in The Best Lawyers in Japan 2025.
[ 2024/06/24 Masato Yamanaka ] close
In the Best Lawyers updated announcement of The Best Lawyers in Japan 2025, Mr. Yogo Kimura has been selected in the field of "Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law" and Mr. Masato Yamanaka has been selected in the field of "Banking and Finance Law" among the Best Lawyers.
[ 2024/06/18 Masato Yamanaka ] open
From April 2024, Mr. Yuhei Shimizu (admitted in June 2024) joins our firm.
[ 2024/06/18 Masato Yamanaka ] close
From April 2024, Mr. Yuhei Shimizu (admitted in June 2024) joins our firm. Mr. Shimizu taught English at private classes, and will engage in global works as a lawyer.
[ 2023/11/01 Masato Yamanaka ] open
From November 1, 2023, Ms. Kyoko Nagano (admitted in Japan in April 2000) joins our firm as a partner. She brings extensive expertise in financial regulation, foreign fund matters, and real estate transactions.
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From November 1, 2023, Ms. Kyoko Nagano (admitted in Japan in April 2000) joins our firm as a partner. She is also admitted in New York State. She brings extensive expertise in financial regulation, foreign fund matters, and real estate transactions. Prior to joining our firm, she held the position of partner at one of the Big 5 law firms in Japan and also worked for a US law firm.
[ 2023/08/21 Masato Yamanaka ] open
Various Practical Issues Concerning Investment Partnerships (e.g., PE Fund, etc.) with Japanese Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) as General Partner (GP)
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On August 21, 2023 Mr. Yamanaka and Ms. Harizaki held a seminar titled "Various Practical Issues Concerning Investment Partnerships (e.g., PE Fund, etc.) with Japanese Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) as General Partner (GP)" at Kinyu Zaimu Kenkyukai . Still you can subscribe for the archive of this seminar.
[ 2023/05/24 Masato Yamanaka ] open
Mr. Yamanaka's articles titled “ Concept of 'Specified Trade Order' under abolished Commodity Exchange Law cannot be criteria for legality in civil lawsuits” have been published on Kinyu Homu Jijyo, No. 2010 (issued on May 25, 2023).
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Mr. Yamanaka's articles titled “ Concept of 'Specified Sales Order' under abolished Commodity Exchange Law cannot be criteria for legality in civil lawsuits” have been published on Kinyu Homu Jijyo, No. 2010 (issued on May 25, 2023). It argues that the administrative directive the abolished Commodity Exchange Law and the concept of "Specified Trade Order" do not apply to Click 365 and Click Kabu 365.
