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Akihiro Wani

Akihiro Wani

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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

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Banking & Finance: Domestic Firms: Financial Services Regulation - Japan

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Akihiro Wani of Greenberg Traurig Tokyo Law Offices is renowned for his expertise in regulatory issues.

Capital Markets: Domestic: Securitisation & Derivatives - Japan

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Senior Statespeople

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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

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  • Akihiro Wani is a legend in the derivatives market.

    Capital Markets: Domestic: Securitisation & DerivativesChambers Global Guide

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