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Seven New Attorneys Join ZeLo

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

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Kenjiro Sano

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 with the Daini Tokyo Bar Association and a certified public accountant (The Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Tokyo Chapter) in 2025, and joined ZeLo. He is experienced in various cross-border tax projects, and his practice focuses on General Corporate, M&A, Inbound International Transactions, Tax Law, Intellectual Property, and Labor and Employment.

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 with the Daini Tokyo Bar Association and a certified public accountant (The Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Tokyo Chapter) in 2025, and joined ZeLo. He is experienced in various cross-border tax projects, and his practice focuses on General Corporate, M&A, Inbound International Transactions, Tax Law, Intellectual Property, and Labor and Employment.

Yusuke Nagano

Yusuke Nagano

Attorney admitted in Japan

Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Law in 2021. Graduated from Hitotsubashi University School of Law as valedictorian and passed the Japanese Bar Examination in 2023. Registered with the Daini Tokyo Bar Association and joined ZeLo in 2025. His practice focuses on Litigation/Dispute Resolution, General Corporate Law, M&A, Startup Finance, AI, Web3 (blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, metaverse, etc.) and Sustainability.

Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Law in 2021. Graduated from Hitotsubashi University School of Law as valedictorian and passed the Japanese Bar Examination in 2023. Registered with the Daini Tokyo Bar Association and joined ZeLo in 2025. His practice focuses on Litigation/Dispute Resolution, General Corporate Law, M&A, Startup Finance, AI, Web3 (blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, metaverse, etc.) and Sustainability.

Riki Chikazawa

Riki Chikazawa

Attorney admitted in Japan

Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law (General Legal Studies) in 2020. Passed the Japanese Bar Examination in 2022 and completed the Graduate Schools for Law and Politics, Legal Practice Course in 2023. Registered with the Daini Tokyo Bar Association) and joined ZeLo in 2025.His practice focuses on Startup Law, Startup Finance, Finance, Funds, Real Estate, Public Affairs, M&A, Restructuring and Insolvency, Cross Border Practice, General Corporate, Litigation / Dispute Resolution, and Labor and Employment.

Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law (General Legal Studies) in 2020. Passed the Japanese Bar Examination in 2022 and completed the Graduate Schools for Law and Politics, Legal Practice Course in 2023. Registered with the Daini Tokyo Bar Association) and joined ZeLo in 2025.His practice focuses on Startup Law, Startup Finance, Finance, Funds, Real Estate, Public Affairs, M&A, Restructuring and Insolvency, Cross Border Practice, General Corporate, Litigation / Dispute Resolution, and Labor and Employment.

Kurumi Fujieda

Kurumi Fujieda

Attorney admitted in Japan

Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Law in 2022. Passed the Japanese Bar Examination in 2023. Completed Waseda Law School in 2024. Registered with the Daini Tokyo Bar Association and joined ZeLo in 2025. Her practice focuses on Startup Law, General Corporate, M&A, Litigation / Dispute Resolution, and Web3 (Blockchain, Crypto Assets, NFT, Metaverse, etc.).

Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Law in 2022. Passed the Japanese Bar Examination in 2023. Completed Waseda Law School in 2024. Registered with the Daini Tokyo Bar Association and joined ZeLo in 2025. Her practice focuses on Startup Law, General Corporate, M&A, Litigation / Dispute Resolution, and Web3 (Blockchain, Crypto Assets, NFT, Metaverse, etc.).

Inho Kim

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 Japanese Bar Examination in 2023. Registered with the Dai-Ichi 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 Japanese Bar Examination in 2023. Registered with the Dai-Ichi Tokyo Bar Association and joined ZeLo in 2025.

Takahiro Aramaki

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 with the Daini Tokyo Bar Association and joined ZeLo in 2025. His practice practice focuses on M&A, Startup Law, Startup Finance, Venture Investment, Litigation / Dispute Resolution, Insider Trading, Cybersecurity, Fintech, AI, Data Protection, Finance, Funds, Real Estate, and Restructuring and Insolvency.

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 with the Daini Tokyo Bar Association and joined ZeLo in 2025. His practice practice focuses on M&A, Startup Law, Startup Finance, Venture Investment, Litigation / Dispute Resolution, Insider Trading, Cybersecurity, Fintech, AI, Data Protection, Finance, Funds, Real Estate, and Restructuring and Insolvency.

Haruya Takeshita

Haruya Takeshita

Attorney admitted in Japan

In 2022, while enrolled at Keio University, passed the Japanese bar examination and subsequently studied abroad in South Africa. In 2023, he joined the launch of a new business at a local construction company in India, responsible for end-to-end operations, such as on-site management, sales, and recruitment.Registered with the Dai-Ichi and joined ZeLo in 2025. His practice focuses on Startup Law, Labor and Employment, and Litigation / Dispute Resolution. He provides legal support tailored to each stage of a company's growth, taking a hands-on, partnership-oriented approach with an emphasis on speed and practicality.

In 2022, while enrolled at Keio University, passed the Japanese bar examination and subsequently studied abroad in South Africa. In 2023, he joined the launch of a new business at a local construction company in India, responsible for end-to-end operations, such as on-site management, sales, and recruitment.Registered with the Dai-Ichi and joined ZeLo in 2025. His practice focuses on Startup Law, Labor and Employment, and Litigation / Dispute Resolution. He provides legal support tailored to each stage of a company's growth, taking a hands-on, partnership-oriented approach with an emphasis on speed and practicality.

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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