ATSUMI Yuko

ATSUMI Yuko​

Partner
Member of the Tokyo Bar Associations
渥美 優子

Education

Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Law, 1994
Graduated from Waseda University Law School, JD, 2007
Passed the bar exam, 2007
Passed the bar exam, 2007
The Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan, 2007-2008

Professional Background

1994:

Joined UBS Securities Co., Ltd

1998:

Joined Dresdner Kleinwort (Japan) Limited (now Commerzbank)

2008:

Registered as a lawyer (61st term)
Joined Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise)

2013:

Founding Partner, Waseda Legal Commons, LPC

2022:

Founding Partner, Kollect Partners Law Office

Profile

Yuko provides business-oriented legal support to help entrepreneurs start their businesses by solving legal issues related to new business models and services. In recent years, Yuko’s passion for music has led her to eagerly offer legal assistance to artists as well. Born and raised in Kamakura City, Yuko finds relaxation in the simple pleasure of gazing at the ocean’s vast expanse. The post-COVID era has increased her visits to regional areas, and her recent interest in history has led her to enjoy visiting historical sites.

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Major Areas of Practice

Finance and Corporate law
Support for start-up companies
Financial regulations (including business model development for crypto assets, NFTs, etc.)
Cross-border transactions
Real estate transactions