About Katsuya
Katsuya Hongyo: Top Attorney in Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan
Katsuya Hongyo is a distinguished attorney recognized by Best Lawyers, specializing in Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. His comprehensive legal experience covers financial regulatory matters including the Banking Act, Insurance Business Act, Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, Payment Services Act, Money-lending Control Act, Investment Act, and Asset Securitization Act. He also handles structured finance, litigations related to financial instruments sales, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), commercial litigation, intellectual property law, and employment law.
Practice Areas
- Financial Regulatory Matters: Banking Act, Insurance Business Act, Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, Payment Services Act, Money-lending Control Act, Investment Act, Asset Securitization Act
- Structured Finance
- Litigations Arising from Sales of Financial Instruments
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- Commercial Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Employment Law
Education & Credentials
Katsuya Hongyo has an impressive educational background. He graduated from:
- Northwestern University, United States
- Kyoto University, Japan
Firms
Currently, Katsuya is affiliated with Chuo Sogo LPC.
Affiliations
Lawyer of the Year 2025 - Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2025
Katsuya Hongyo is a member of professional organizations such as:
- Professional Organization A, Japan
- Legal Association B, Tokyo
Languages
Katsuya Hongyo speaks:
- English
- Japanese
Katsuya Hongyo has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2025 based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. He represents a diverse clientele, including:
- Banks, insurance companies, asset management companies, credit card issuers, non-bank finance companies, start-ups, and manufacturing companies
- Domestic and international startups, providing support for company establishment, finance, regulatory matters, stock option issuance, lobbying activities, and obtaining licenses in Japan for venture capital funds.
Katsuya's professional philosophy is centered on:
- Comprehensive legal solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs
- Cultivating strong relationships with clients through empathy and understanding
- Pursuing excellence in all aspects of the law, including counseling and litigation support.
