Kei Shirakawa
Partner
“The more complex the case, the more difficult it is for us to narrow down the legal issues, but he will make use of his communication skills to organise the issues appropriately and give his advice.”
Chambers Global Legal Guide 2026
“Not only is Kei Shirakawa's expertise in finance excellent, but he also flexibly responds to complex issues based on the individuality of each case, giving not just general advice.”
Chambers Global Legal Guide 2026
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The Best Lawyers in Japan™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2025 edition)Yasuzo TakenoAkiko SueokaHironobu NomaAyako IkedaColin TrehearneNaohisa IimuraHiroki HabukaKensuke OkiYuki Kanematsu - Awards
Top rankings received from The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024Yasuzo TakenoHironobu NomaKatsuya Terai
Profile
Background
The University of Tokyo (LL.B., 2007)
The University of Tokyo, School of Law (J.D., 2009)
Seconded to Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. (Investment Banking Division) (2014-2015)
Harvard Law School (LL.M., 2016)
Sidley Austin LLP (New York) (2016-)
Major Activities
- Project Researcher of National Institute of Informatics (2009)
- Lecturer at the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law (Civil Law) (2024-)
Qualifications & Affiliations
admitted in Japan, 2010; New York, 2019Daini Tokyo Bar Association