Yozan Inc. - Administration in bankruptcy

In the area of Robotics/Artificial Intelligence, Shin Fukuoka mainly handles AI, Big Data and IoT. He acts as a Member of The Cabinet Office’s “Committee on Human-centered AI Social Principles” and Committee Member of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Investigative Commission on "The AI and Data Contract Guidelines Review Committee". In the area of Corporate, he mainly handles M&A and Corporate Governance. In the area of Restructuring/Insolvency, he has been involved in numerous restructuring and insolvency cases, with a focus on cross-border insolvency cases, representing both debtor parties and creditor parties. Most recently, he represented Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha and Japan Airlines as a legal counsel of the debtor and Elpida, Takefuji and Mt.Gox as a creditor’s counsel. He has also contributed to many publications, including "Law and Strategy of the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence", "Artificial Intelligence: Law and Issues" and "Data Contract Law".

Hiroyuki has been involved in numerous restructuring & insolvency cases throughout Japan.

With his considerable experience, he has the expertise to flexibly utilize the most appropriate solution in out-of-court workouts and legal reconstruction procedures, and employs a practical approach to adjusting interests and resolving disputes. On secondment from the firm, he served as a director of the Regional Economy Vitalization Corporation for Japan (REVIC) where he was involved in a number of complex turnaround and investment projects. During his time at REVIC, he had the opportunity to work with and establish connections with professionals from a wide range of fields. He also advises clients on energy and transportation infrastructure projects and healthcare related matters, in addition to M&A, litigation and dispute resolution.