
- Languages
- JapaneseEnglish
My primary practice areas are banking, structured finance, derivatives and other financing transactions, as well as financial regulations and compliance, both domestic and international. I am also active in the wider areas of private equity and crisis management. My particular focus is on Israel among my broad international practice areas.
Contact Information
- TEL
- +81-3-5220-1820
- FAX
- +81-3-5220-1720
Practice Areas
- Regulatory/Regulated Transactions
- Finance
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International Practice
- Thailand Practice
- Indonesia Practice
- India Practice
- Philippines Practice
- Vietnam Practice
- Malaysia Practice
- EU 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
- Crisis Management
- Fintech
Akira Ehira:Awards
- Awards
- Top Rankings Received from Chambers Global 2023
- Awards
- Top Rankings Received from Chambers Asia-Pacific 2023
- Awards
- Top Rankings Received from IFLR1000’s 32nd edition
Akira Ehira:News
Akira Ehira:Legal Topics
Akira Ehira:Newsletters
Akira Ehira:Seminars
- Feb. 17, 2023External Seminars
- 『Compliance Seminar for the Management (85th)』
- Feb. 3, 2023External Seminars
- 『Understanding the Variation Margin (VM) CSA (Japanese Language)』
- Dec. 2, 2022External Seminars
- 『Compliance Seminar for the Management (84th)』
Akira Ehira:Publications
- Book Article
- "M&A Legislation in Emerging Asian Countries - Third edition"
- Book
- "Cryptoassets Law"
- Magazine Article
- "Global Compliance of the Financial Institution"
Akira Ehira:Other
Background
- The University of Tokyo (LL.B., 1996)
- with The Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan, Ltd. (1996-1998)
- Columbia University School of Law (LL.M., 2007)
- with Allen & Overy LLP, London (2007-2008)
- with the Financial Services Agency (2012)
Practice Group
- Fintech Practice Group
- Structured Finance Practice Group
- Financial Regulations/Financial Law Study Group
- Venture Business/Equity Fund Practice Group
- China & Asia Practice Group
- Crisis Management Practice Group
Bar Admissions
admitted in Japan, 2002; New York, 2008
Tokyo Bar Association
Other Qualifications
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), 2013