Representative attorney at Sou Sato Law Office. Licensed as a lawyer in Japan and New York State. Graduated from the University of Tokyo School of Law and New York University Law School. After dealing mainly in the financial field (securitization, funds, derivatives, etc.) at Nishimura & Asahi Law Office, the current office was established independently in 2015. It specializes in Web3, FinTech, Metaverse, and startups. His books include “NFT Textbook” and “Read Ahead! “Metaverse & NFTs” etc. He serves as an advisor to the Japan Blockchain Association, an auditor of the Japan STO Association, an auditor of the General Incorporated Association Metaverse Japan, the FinTech Association Capital Markets Division Secretariat, a HashPort auditor, and a former bitFlyer external director. Overseas Chambers Asia Pacific, Best Lawyers Lawyers Lawyers, and Legal500 each ranked as a Japanese FinTech lawyer.