Mori Hamada & Matsumoto

Structured Finance, Derivatives, Financial Regulations and Compliance, Banking, Venture Capital/Startups, and Israel Practice

Partner

with The Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan, Ltd. (1996-1998)

with Allen & Overy LLP, London (2007-2008) (Securitisation, and Derivatives & Structured Finance)

with the Financial Services Agency of Japan (Financial Inspector) (2012)

Japanese and English

Japan (Tokyo Bar Association) (2002)

State of New York (2008)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) (2013)

The University of Tokyo (LL.B., 1996)

Columbia University School of Law (LL.M., 2007)

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.

Recognitions:

Japan's Top 100 Lawyers from Asia Business Law Journal (2020-2024) Band 1 ranking from Chambers Global – Capital Markets: Securitisation & Derivatives (2017-2024) Band 1 ranking from Chambers Asia-Pacific – Capital Markets: Securitisation & Derivatives (2017-2023) Highly regarded from IFLR1000 – Capital markets: Structured finance and securitization (2020-2023) Best Lawyers in Japan – Banking and Finance Law, Capital Markets Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Derivatives, Financial Institution Regulatory Law, and Structured Finance Law (2013-2024) Lawyer of the Year for 2024 – Derivatives in Tokyo from Best Lawyers in Japan