Akira Ehira

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Akira Ehira

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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

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

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Akira Ehira:News

Firm News
Firm Elects 6 Associates to Partnership

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Akira Ehira:Legal Topics

Akira Ehira:Newsletters

Publication of draft amendment to money laundering regulations DownloadPDF
FAQ regarding Foreign Bank Agency Services DownloadPDF

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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)』

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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"

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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