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Akira Ehira

Partner · Mori Hamada

JapanStructured Finance, DerivativesJapanese, English

About

Partner at Mori Hamada based in Japan who leads the firm's derivatives practice with extensive experience in structured finance, derivatives and banking. Combines transactional work with financial regulation and compliance expertise, after roles at The Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan (1996–1998), Allen & Overy LLP in London (2007–2008) focusing on securitisation and derivatives & structured finance, and service as a financial inspector at the Financial Services Agency of Japan (2012); active in fintech, venture capital/startups and private equity with a particular focus on Israel.

Practice areas

Structured FinanceDerivativesFinancial Regulations & ComplianceBankingVenture CapitalStartupsFintechPrivate Equity

Office

Expertise

SecuritisationFinancial InspectionIsrael Practice

Education

  • The University of Tokyo (LL.B., 1996)
  • Columbia University School of Law (LL.M., 2007)

Admissions

  • Japan (Tokyo Bar Association) (2002)
  • New York (2008)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) (2013)

Languages

JapaneseEnglish