Yuichi is a partner of our capital markets practice and has been recognized for his expertise in this area by Chambers Global and Chamers Asia-Pacific (Band 4 rating for Capital Markets Domestic), IFLR1000 (Highly regarded for Capital Markets), Who’s Who Legal (Recommended for Capital Markets, Japan) and the Best Lawyers in Japan (Capital Markets Law). Chambers says that he “is active on capital markets transactions and regularly advises on significant IPOs and security token offerings. He wins praise from sources for his customer-centric approach to matters.” It also quotes clients who appreciate that “He proposes advice from a client’s perspective.” and “He is highly accessible, responsible, experienced and familiar with our practice.” (Chambers Global 2024)

Yuichi utilizes his work experience at equity capital market division of a major investment bank. He handles a wide variety of capital market transactions, including IPOs, equity and debt primary/secondary follow-on offerings, third-party allotments, block trades and transactions of class shares, warrants, convertible bonds and security token offerings, in both domestic and international markets.

Yuichi also advises on sustainable finance and sustainability disclosure. He has been awarded as “Green Ambassador” by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Green Guide 2024 and recognized for his strongest involvement with sustainability matters. In addition to his capital markets practice, he advises on financial regulations, M&A transactions, corporate governance and general corporate matters.

Yuichi worked at Thompson Hine LLP’s New York office in 2016 and SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. (Equity Capital Markets Divisions) from 2016 and 2017 as a secondment. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law (LL.M.), Osaka University (LL.B.) and Kyoto University Law School (J.D.).