![Kaku Hirao](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/30418_1234311.jpg)
Risk management and investigations: Independent local firms
Leading individuals: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
![Kaku Hirao](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/30418_1234311.jpg)
![Kei Umebayashi](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/30418_1234336.jpg)
Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Rising stars: Bengoshi
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.