Updates

An interview with So Saito of our office was featured in Iolite Vol.18.

So Saito is joining GBBC 2026 Ambassador Cohort.

Jun Kashio has joined the firm and is currently working at our Marunouchi Office.

[Marunouchi Office] 10th Anniversary Commemorative Newsletter (Vol.1)
In celebration of So & Sato Law Offices' 10th anniversary, the Marunouchi Office is pleased to publish its first newsletter (Vol.1).
This issue features our recent affiliation with global networks, the expansion of our team with new members, and insights on the latest legal developments.

[PDF] Read Marunouchi Office Newsletter Vol.1

We have established the “Quantum Industry Legal Network (QILN)”. This network aims to facilitate specialized discussions and disseminate information on legal and policy matters within the quantum technology field. For details,

please see here.

An article concerning Private Equity in Japan written by Yuki Sato, Chiho Saito and Taiki Hashimoto of our firm was published in Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) (Mapping Asia’s private equity outlook).

Our firm was selected as one of the “Fintech" and "Technology, media & telecommunications” in 2025 Japan Law Firm Awards.

We are happy to announce the recent joining of Yurie Hasegawa, a Labor and Social Security Attorney.

She brings extensive experience in social insurance procedures, labor system design, and subsidy applications, as well as in labor risk analysis and system integration support directly linked to M&A transactions.

Her specialized expertise will enhance our capacity to support clients in local employment law matters, particularly strengthening our offerings in labor-related due diligence (DD) and post-merger integration (PMI) during M&A transactions.

An article written by So Saito and Kazuki Imanari of our firm was published in LIR Japan(Eighth edition).

An article written by Yu Mizushima of our firm was published in Fintech Journal.

So Saito has been ranked by Chambers and Partners as one of the 2026 attorneys in the FinTech field.

So Saito’s comments were published in the Cryptopolitan.

Masahiro Ohba has joined the firm and is currently working at our Akasaka Office.

Tomokazu Ichikawa has joined the firm and is currently working at our Marunouchi Office.

An article titled “The Legal Status of Cryptocurrencies and the Overview of Amendments to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act concerning Cryptocurrencies” written by Saito (So), Sato, and Hashimoto of So & Sato has been published in the August 2025 issue of Business Law (Business Houmu) (published by CHUOKEIZAI-SHA HOLDINGS, INC.).

So Saito was recognized forBanking and Finance Law, Financial Institution Regulatory Law and FinTech Practice by Best Lawyers in Japan 2026.

Yuki Sato was recognized for "Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law" by Best Lawyers in Japan 2026.

Taiki Hashimoto (admitted in Japan) has joined the firm and is currently working at our Marunouchi Office.

An article written by So Saito and Kazuki Imanari of our firm was published in LIR Japan(Sixth edition).

Our firm has been selected as a ”Leading Firm” by Legal 500 in Investment Funds 2025 in Japan. Mr. So Saito and Ms. Yuki Sato were selected as “Leading Individuals” in FinTech and Investment Funds respectively.