LAWYER PROFILE
Chie Yakura

Chie Yakura

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Chie has more than 20 years of experience representing both Japanese and non-Japanese corporations before Japanese courts in a wide range of litigation matters with an emphasis on intellectual property, antitrust/competition law, and product liability, as well as complex cross-border commercial disputes. Chie has also led large-scale international investigations involving antitrust, anti-corruption, and other compliance matters. She has handled cases in a variety of industries, including software, hardware, consumer electronics, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, transportation, real estate, and manufacturing.

Career

Chie is admitted to practice in Japan (Bengoshi) and is a qualified lawyer in New York

Professional Memberships

Chie is a member of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, the Japan Patent Attorneys Association, and the New York State Bar Association.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Intellectual Property: International - Japan

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Chie Yakura is an experienced litigator recognised for her representation of major international clients in patent and trade mark infringement cases.

Dispute Resolution: International - Japan

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Chie Yakura has experience handling commercial litigation and arbitration cases, particularly in relation to intellectual property, product liability and antitrust disputes.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • She is an experienced attorney and has handled many cases for US clients against US or Japanese opponents. She always provides suggestions whenever they are needed based on her vast experience.

    Intellectual Property: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific
  • Yakura is a brilliant legal mind whose capabilities always impress.

    Intellectual Property: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific
  • Chie Yakura is a brilliant legal mind whose capabilities always impress!

    Dispute Resolution: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific

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