The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Japan" has recognized eight lawyers in 10 practice areas from the Firm's Tokyo Office. One lawyer was named "One to Watch." Best Lawyers® compiles its listings at the conclusion of a months-long peer review process, during which its researchers ask leading attorneys from specific areas of practice and geographic regions about the professional abilities of their colleagues.
The following is a complete list of Jones Day lawyers recognized by The Best Lawyers in Japan":
- Shogo Asaji: Intellectual Property Law; Life Sciences Practice; Litigation
- Koichi Inoue: Tax Law
- Kyosuke Katahira: Tax Law
- Hiromitsu Miyakawa: Antitrust/Competition Law
- Wataru Nakajima: Corporate and M&A Law (One to Watch)
- Katsumi Shirai: Energy Law; Project Finance and Development Practice
- Michiru Takahashi: Information Technology Law; Intellectual Property Law
- Makiko Ushijima: Investment and Investment Funds
