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Seven New Attorneys Join ZeLo

As of March 31, 2025, the following new attorneys have joined our firm.

Profile

Kenjiro Sano

Attorney admitted in Japan, Japanese Certified Public Tax Accountant

Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Economics in 2007. After working at a chemical manufacturer and a mid-sized tax accounting firm, joined Deloitte Tohmatsu Tax Co. in 2014, where he spent 10 years. Registered as a Certified Public Tax Accountant (Kinzei Certified Public Tax Accountants' Association) in 2018. Registered as an attorney (Daini Tokyo Bar Association) and joined ZeLo in 2025. Experiensed various cross-border tax projects and his main practice areas as an attorney include general corporate law, M&A, inbound international transactions, tax law, intellectual property, and labor and employment law.

Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Economics in 2007. After working at a chemical manufacturer and a mid-sized tax accounting firm, joined Deloitte Tohmatsu Tax Co. in 2014, where he spent 10 years. Registered as a Certified Public Tax Accountant (Kinzei Certified Public Tax Accountants' Association) in 2018. Registered as an attorney (Daini Tokyo Bar Association) and joined ZeLo in 2025. Experiensed various cross-border tax projects and his main practice areas as an attorney include general corporate law, M&A, inbound international transactions, tax law, intellectual property, and labor and employment law.

Yusuke Nagano

Attorney admitted in Japan

Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Law in 2021. Completed Hitotsubashi University School of Law as valedictorian and passed bar exam in 2023. Registered as an attorney (Daini Tokyo Bar Association) and joined ZeLo in 2025. His main practice areas include startup/venture law, general corporate law, M&A, litigation/dispute resolution, and Web3 (blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, metaverse, etc.).

Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Law in 2021. Completed Hitotsubashi University School of Law as valedictorian and passed bar exam in 2023. Registered as an attorney (Daini Tokyo Bar Association) and joined ZeLo in 2025. His main practice areas include startup/venture law, general corporate law, M&A, litigation/dispute resolution, and Web3 (blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, metaverse, etc.).

Riki Chikazawa

Attorney admitted in Japan

Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law (General Legal Studies) in 2020. Passed the bar exam in 2022 and completed the Graduate Schools for Law and Politics, Legal Practice Course in 2023. Registered as an attorney (Daini Tokyo Bar Association) and joined ZeLo in 2025.His main practice areas include startup/venture law, startup finance, financial law/funds, real estate, public affairs, M&A, corporate restructuring/insolvency, international transactions, general corporate law, litigation/dispute resolution, and labor and employment law.

Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law (General Legal Studies) in 2020. Passed the bar exam in 2022 and completed the Graduate Schools for Law and Politics, Legal Practice Course in 2023. Registered as an attorney (Daini Tokyo Bar Association) and joined ZeLo in 2025.His main practice areas include startup/venture law, startup finance, financial law/funds, real estate, public affairs, M&A, corporate restructuring/insolvency, international transactions, general corporate law, litigation/dispute resolution, and labor and employment law.

Kurumi Fujieda

Attorney admitted in Japan

Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Law in 2022. Passed the bar exam in 2023. Completed Waseda Law School in 2024. Registered as an attorney (Daini Tokyo Bar Association) and joined ZeLo in 2025.His main practice areas include startup/venture law, general corporate law, M&A, litigation/dispute resolution, and Web3 (blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, metaverse, etc.).

Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Law in 2022. Passed the bar exam in 2023. Completed Waseda Law School in 2024. Registered as an attorney (Daini Tokyo Bar Association) and joined ZeLo in 2025.His main practice areas include startup/venture law, general corporate law, M&A, litigation/dispute resolution, and Web3 (blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, metaverse, etc.).

Inho Kim

Attorney admitted in Japan

Graduated from the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in 2015. After working at L'Oréal Japan and DeNA Co., Ltd., enrolled in the Waseda Law School in 2021. Passed the bar exam in 2023. Registered as an attorney (Daini Tokyo Bar Association) and joined ZeLo in 2025.

Graduated from the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in 2015. After working at L'Oréal Japan and DeNA Co., Ltd., enrolled in the Waseda Law School in 2021. Passed the bar exam in 2023. Registered as an attorney (Daini Tokyo Bar Association) and joined ZeLo in 2025.

Takahiro Aramaki

Attorney admitted in Japan

Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law in 2021. Completed the University of Tokyo School of Law and passed the bar exam in 2023. Registered as an attorney (Daini Tokyo Bar Association) and joined ZeLo in 2025. His practice areas include M&A, startup/venture law, startup finance, startup investment, litigation/dispute resolution, unfair trading (financial regulations/insider trading), cybersecurity, fintech, AI, data protection, financial law/funds, real estate, and restructuring bankruptcy.

Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law in 2021. Completed the University of Tokyo School of Law and passed the bar exam in 2023. Registered as an attorney (Daini Tokyo Bar Association) and joined ZeLo in 2025. His practice areas include M&A, startup/venture law, startup finance, startup investment, litigation/dispute resolution, unfair trading (financial regulations/insider trading), cybersecurity, fintech, AI, data protection, financial law/funds, real estate, and restructuring bankruptcy.

Haruya Takeshita

Attorney admitted in Japan

Passed the bar exam in 2022 while studying at Keio University. Studied abroad in South Africa the same year. In 2023, participated in launching a new business at a local construction company in India, overseeing on-site operations, sales, and recruitment. Registered as an attorney (Daini Tokyo Bar Association) and joined ZeLo in 2025. His main practice areas include cross-boarder transaction, real estate, financial law and funds, labor and employment, and corporate venture capital.

Passed the bar exam in 2022 while studying at Keio University. Studied abroad in South Africa the same year. In 2023, participated in launching a new business at a local construction company in India, overseeing on-site operations, sales, and recruitment. Registered as an attorney (Daini Tokyo Bar Association) and joined ZeLo in 2025. His main practice areas include cross-boarder transaction, real estate, financial law and funds, labor and employment, and corporate venture capital.

With the addition of seven new attorneys, our entire team at ZeLo will continue striving to provide even better legal services to our clients.

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