Akihiro Wani
Global Guide 2024
Banking & Finance: Domestic Firms: Financial Services Regulation + 1 more ranking
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About
Provided by Akihiro Wani
Practice Areas
Corporate
Capital Markets
Financial Regulatory & Compliance
Career
Ahikiro Wani has deep experience in capital markets and the financial sector. He represents major domestic and international financial institutions on financial regulations and cutting-edge derivatives transactions. Also, he has assisted the activities of International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) in Japan in regard to legal aspects. His practice includes advising on the establishment of head and branch offices for Type I financial instruments business operators, life insurance company, financial institutions, and investment management companies. He also acts on a variety of cross-border derivatives, banking, insurance, securities, and corporate transactions.
He has served in a variety of governmental and NGO roles, including as Financial System Council and Financial Policies Monitor for the Financial Services Agency (FSA) in Japan and representative director and chairman of the JBA TIBOR Administration.
Professional Memberships
Counsel, International Swaps and Derivatives Association of (ISDA) in Japan
Member, Financial Law Board
Finance Expert, P.R.I.M.E. Finance, The Hague
Representative Director and Chairman, JBA TIBOR Administration, 2014-2022
Languages Spoken
Japanese, Native
English, Fluent
Education
Columbia Law School
LL.M.
1982
University of Tokyo
LL.M.
1977
University of Tokyo
LL.B.
1975
Chambers Review
Global
Akihiro Wani of Greenberg Traurig Tokyo Law Offices is renowned for his expertise in regulatory issues.
Akihiro Wani of Greenberg Traurig Tokyo Law Offices has extensive experience in handling an array of legislative and transactional matters in the securities and derivatives arenas.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is extremely seasoned and knowledgeable in capital markets and regulatory regimes."
"He is a very good lawyer. He is practical, responsive and able to explain complicated issues in a clear way."
"He is extremely seasoned and knowledgeable in capital markets and regulatory regimes."
"He is a very good lawyer. He is practical, responsive and able to explain complicated issues in a clear way."
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