Professionals

Partner

Toshifumi Furuta (Mr.)

Practice Areas

Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, AML/CFT, IP&IT, e-commerce, M&A, Commercial Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Law, Corporate Governance

 

Introduction and Practice Profile

Toshifumi began his professional career in the Legal Department of Chiyoda Corporation before qualifying as a Japanese attorney (Bengoshi) in 2017. Since joining Yodoyabashi & Yamagami LPC, he has developed a robust practice focused on corporate legal affairs, international business, and data privacy. In addition to being qualified in Japan, Toshifumi is admitted as a Solicitor in England and Wales.

Toshifumi possesses specialized expertise in data protection and holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certification. He frequently advises clients on a broad spectrum of technology-related legal matters—with deep expertise in data privacy, cybersecurity, IP&IT, and e-commerce—while also providing robust counsel on M&A, corporate governance, AML/CFT compliance, and commercial litigation.

Education

  • King's College London (LL.M., 2023)
  • Ritsumeikan University (LL.B., 2011)

Professional Admissions

  • Japan (Dec 2017)
  • England & Wales (Feb 2024)

Languages

  • Japanese
  • English

Professional and Academic Associations

  • Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association