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Mr. Ehira has extensive experience in structured finance, derivatives and banking, and he leads MHM’s derivatives practice. He has expertise not only as a transactional lawyer but also in financial regulations and compliance, drawing on his experience as a financial inspector at the Financial Services Agency of Japan. He is also active in fintech, venture capital/startups, and private equity. His particular focus is on Israel among the regions covered by his international practice.

• Regulatory/Regulated Transactions
  • Financial Regulation
  • Insurance
  • Real Estate
  • Payment Services/Electronic Money
  • Automobiles, Aviation and Ships
• Finance
  • Structured Finance
  • Banking
  • LBO Finance
  • Asset Management/Investment Funds
  • Derivatives
  • Real Estate Investment and Financing
  • Project Finance
  • Aircraft Finance/Ship Finance
• International Practice
  • Thailand Practice
  • Indonesia Practice
  • India Practice
  • Philippines Practice
  • Vietnam Practice
  • Malaysia Practice
  • Europe Practice
  • Latin America Practice
  • Russia/CIS Practice
  • Singapore Practice
  • Israel Practice
  • Sri Lanka Practice
  • Africa Practice
  • Turkey/Middle East Practice
  • Cambodia Practice
  • Laos Practice
  • Bangladesh Practice
• Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
• Crisis Management
  • Internal Investigations/Investigations by Committees
  • Dealing with Relevant Authorities
  • Investor Relations/Media Relations
  • Unfair Trading (Insider Trading, etc.)
  • Employee Fraud (Embezzlement/Fraudulent Transactions, etc.)
  • Organized Crime (“Anti-social Forces”)
  • Global Compliance
• Fintech
  • Settlement and Funds Transfers
  • Cryptoassets and Blockchain
  • Fund-raising
  • Asset Management
  • Financial Services Intermediation
  • DX Support Services for Financial Institutions
  • Cybersecurity and AML
• Sustainability

Jul. 19, 2024 Awards

Sixteen of our lawyers selected as Japan’s Top 100 Lawyers 2024 in Asia Business Law Journal

Apr. 18, 2024 Awards

The Best Lawyers in Japan™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2025 edition)

Feb. 15, 2024 Awards

Top rankings received from Chambers Global 2024

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Feb. 20, 2024 Works

Investment by Mizuho Bank to Kisetsu Saison Finance (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Feb. 15, 2022 Works

Mizuho Bank Invests in Filipino Digital Bank Tonik

Feb. 25, 2011 Firm News

Firm Elects 6 Associates to Partnership

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2015/07

Publication of draft amendment to money laundering regulations DownloadPDF

2014/07

FAQ regarding Foreign Bank Agency Services DownloadPDF

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Feb. 2, 2024External Seminars

"Compliance Seminar for the Management (88th)"

Jan. 26, 2024External Seminars

"Understanding the Variation Margin (VM) CSA (Japanese Language)"

Nov. 22, 2023External Seminars

"Compliance Seminar for the Management (87th)"

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Book

"Cryptoassets Law (2nd ed.)"

Book

"M&A Rules in Emerging Asian Countries - Fourth edition"

Book Article

"M&A Rules in Emerging Asian Countries - Third edition"

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• The University of Tokyo (LL.B., 1996)
• with The Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Currently, SBI Shinsei Bank, Limited) (1996-1998)
• Columbia University School of Law (LL.M., 2007)
• Allen & Overy LLP (Currently, Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP), London (2007-2008)
• the Financial Services Agency (2012)