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Naoki Kinami

Naoki Kinami

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Provided by Vanguard Lawyers Tokyo

Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Banking & Finance/Financial Regulatory: He has extensive experience in dealing with various kinds of banking and finance transactions and

financial regulatory matters.

Career

Admitted to practice in 1975 (Japan) and in New York (1980)

Nishi, Tanaka & Takahashi (1975-1995)

Kinami & Associates (1995-1998)

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (1998-2017)

Vanguard Lawyers Tokyo (2017-)

Professional Memberships

Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association (1975-present)

New York State Bar (1980-present)

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Banking & Finance: Domestic - Japan

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Naoki Kinami of Vanguard Lawyers Tokyo has long been a prominent figure in the market. He has built up extensive experience over four decades acting for banks and other financial institutions on domestic and international transactions.

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