Practices

Mr. Sumida has many years of extensive experience in various types of legal practice for Japanese companies doing business in China. He has also worked as an expert for JICA in providing legislative support to the Chinese government, and has expertise in all aspects of Chinese laws and regulations. He provides support for Japanese companies investing in China and handles a wide range of legal issues that arise between Japanese companies and Chinese companies.

Professional Background / Education

Professional Background

2003

Associate at Itoga-Soga Law Office

2005

Associate at Cast Itoga

2008

Associate at Soga, Uryu & Itoga (current Uryu & Itoga)

Long-term Expert at the Legislation Committee in the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPCSC) of People’s Republic of China dispatched by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA, - Oct. 2010)

2012

Partner at Soga Law Office

Counsel at Hylands Law Firm

2023-

Partner at City-Yuwa Partners

Education

2000

Waseda University, Faculty of Law (LL.B.)

2002

Waseda University, Graduate School of Law (Master’s Degree)

2003

The Legal Training and Research Institute of Japan

Professional Activities / Accolades