Practices

Registered as a lawyer in Germany since 2004. Proven ability to navigate international legal landscapes, particularly in Japan where I have been living since 2004. Registered as a foreign lawyer in Japan since 2023, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in cross-border legal services including M&A, corporate and employment matters.

Professional Background / Education

Professional Background

2000-2001

Blessing & Berweck (Villingen, Germany)

2001-2002

Tax consultant office of Widmann, Ummenhofer & Welzer (Villingen, Germany)

2004-2007

Janssen Foreign Law Office (a joint venture with Asahi Koma Law offices)

2007-2013

Tokyo Aoyama Aoki Koma Horitsu Jimusho Baker & McKenzie Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi Jimusho Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo (now Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise))

2013-2024

Atsumi & Sakai Janssen

2024 to Present

City-Yuwa Partners

Education

1998

University Freiburg, Germany

2003

Temple University Law School, Tokyo

2004

Temple University Law School, Philadelphia (LL.M.)