Toru KONISHI

Toru was seconded to the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission and Japan Exchange Regulation, a self-regulatory body commissioned by the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Osaka Exchange, where he was engaged in investigations related to violations of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law, including false disclosures, insider trading, and market manipulation. He has extensive experience in various regulations concerning listed companies, particularly those regulated by the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law. He is committed to maximizing the interests of clients from the early stages of disputes, including negotiations with regulatory authorities concerning violations of laws and regulations and negotiations between companies with highly contentious issues. In addition to advising clients on compliance systems under the Companies Act, Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, and regulations of Tokyo Stock Exchange, he also handles a wide range of corporate matters, including M&A, joint ventures and other corporate/commercial transactions, and disputes.