Akira Ehira
Partner
“He has a wealth of experience in legal matters in the derivatives field, so he can respond promptly and appropriately.”
Chambers Global
“Dr Ehira has a high level of knowledge of asset finance and the ability to apply this to irregular cases. His responsiveness and his understanding of customers are excellent.”
Chambers Global
“He has a deep understanding of his clients and can provide accurate advice even for difficult issues.”
Chambers Asia-Pacific
“Ehira Akira is not like partners at other law firms. He's flexible, good at budgeting and easy to work with, but he isn't so conversative. He gives us options, not just black and white.”
Chambers Asia-Pacific
Practices
Major Cases
Seminars
Upcoming
January 24, 2025 (Fri) 9:00 a.m. ~ 12:10 p.m. (JST)"Understanding the Variation Margin (VM) CSA (Japanese Language)"External Seminars
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February 02, 2024 (Fri) 11:30~12:30"Compliance Seminar for the Management (88th)"External Seminars
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January 26, 2024 (Fri) 9:00~12:10"Understanding the Variation Margin (VM) CSA (Japanese Language)"External Seminars
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November 22, 2023 (Wed) 11:30~12:30"Compliance Seminar for the Management (87th)"External Seminars
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October 20, 2023 (Fri) 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m."Compliance Seminar for the Management (86th)"MH Seminars
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May 25 (Wed) - June 24 (Fri)”Investments and Commercial Collaborations with Israeli Tech-Companies”MH Seminars
Gilad MajerowiczPast
February 17, 2023 (Fri) 11:30~12:30"Compliance Seminar for the Management (85th)"External Seminars
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February 03, 2023 (Fri) 9:00~12:10(JST)"Understanding the Variation Margin (VM) CSA (Japanese Language)"External Seminars
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December 02, 2022 (Fri) 11:30~12:30"Compliance Seminar for the Management (84th)"External Seminars
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February 04, 2022 (Fri) 11:30~12:30"Compliance Seminar for the Management (82th)"External Seminars
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January 28, 2022 (Fri) 9:00~13:00”Understanding the Variation Margin (VM) & Initial Margin (IM) CSA (Japanese Language)”External Seminars
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- AwardsThe Best Lawyers in Japan™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2025 edition)Yasuzo TakenoAyako Ikeda
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- AwardsThe Best Lawyers in Japan™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2025 edition)Yasuzo TakenoAyako Ikeda
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- AwardsThe Best Lawyers in Japan™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2024 edition)Ayako IkedaYasuzo TakenoShinichi Aoyama
Major Awards
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・Japan's Top 100 Lawyers from Asia Business Law Journal (2020-2024)
・Band 1 from Chambers Global – Capital Markets: Securitisation & Derivatives (2017-2024)
・Highly regarded from IFLR1000 – Capital markets: Structured finance and securitization (2020-2024)
・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
Profile
Background
The University of Tokyo (LL.B., 1996)
The Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Currently, SBI Shinsei Bank, Limited) (1996-1998)
Columbia University School of Law (LL.M., 2007)
Allen & Overy LLP (Currently, Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP), London (2007-2008)
the Financial Services Agency (2012)
Major Activities
- Chairperson of the Compliance Committee of The Shoko Chukin Bank, Ltd. (2023-)
Qualifications & Affiliations
admitted in Japan, 2002; New York, 2008
membership: Tokyo Bar Association
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), 2013
membership: Tokyo Bar Association
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), 2013
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