Overview
Kohei Kamifurutono’s aspiration for becoming a legal practitioner was heavily influenced by having seen his parents, who run their own business, confront various daily challenges. This prompted him to support such individuals and corporations through the power of law. Furthermore, as his study of law deepened, his understanding of how closely the legal system is intertwined with all aspects of society became ultimately clear, and this led him to aspire to become an attorney who can directly contribute to solving the problems of individuals and corporations through his legal expertise.
Since joining the firm in April 2025, he has handled a wide variety of cases, including M&A transactions, corporate restructuring, fraud investigations, labor and employment disputes, bankruptcy, and general civil affairs. By virtue of this well-rounded experience, he finds a great sense of fulfillment in directly tackling the challenges faced by his clients and contributing to their prompt resolution.
To respond to the needs of his clients accurately and promptly, Mr. Kamifurutono takes great responsibility in continuing to refine his expertise and knowledge base. Leveraging his tenacity and perseverance, traits he quickly acquired through his passion for saunas and road biking, he approaches each matter with sincerity and pursues the best possible results together with his clients.
Education & Professional Career
| Apr 2025 | Joined Kitahama Partners |
| Mar 2025 | Graduated from the Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan; Admitted to practice in Japan |
| Mar 2024 | Osaka University (LL.B.) |