Hironori Nishikino Joins Global Law Experts as Japan’s Exclusive Insurance and Reinsurance Specialist

Global Law Experts is proud to announce Hironori Nishikino as the Exclusive Member for Insurance and Reinsurance in Japan. Based in Tokyo, Nishikino brings a depth of regulatory insight, practical experience, and a track record of guiding clients through complex insurance structures and disputes. His appointment aligns with Global Law Experts’ commitment to connecting clients with leading specialists who combine legal excellence with a nuanced understanding of regional and international markets.

Background

Hironori Nishikino serves as a partner at Chuo Sogo Law Office, P C, a firm with a long-standing presence in Japan’s legal landscape. His career includes a notable period as a fixed term governmental official with the Insurance Business Division of the Supervisory Bureau at the Financial Services Agency (FSA) in Japan from 2005 to 2007, where he gained firsthand exposure to the regulatory framework governing insurance operations. This experience provided Nishikino with valuable insight into how policy, supervision, and enforcement interact with the day to day realities of insurers and reinsurers. He has since been involved in ongoing policy discussions and regulatory working groups related to the provision of insurance products and services, as well as housing warranty insurance systems. These early and ongoing engagements demonstrate his long standing prominence in the intersection of law, policy, and financial regulation.

Beyond his government service, Nishikino is recognized for his leadership within the Japanese insurance and financial services practice. He has contributed to industry thought leadership as a co author of national practice guides that analyze insurance and reinsurance markets, regulatory regimes, and compliance challenges in Japan. This combination of regulatory experience and practical private practice work positions Nishikino as a trusted advisor for insurers, reinsurers, and related financial services entities navigating both domestic and cross border matters.

Chuo Sogo Law Office P C

Chuo Sogo Law Office, P C, known in its current branding as Chuo Sogo LPC, is a well established Japanese general practice with offices in Osaka Tokyo and Kyoto. The firm traces its roots to 1968 and has grown into a comprehensive provider of corporate, litigation and regulatory services for domestic and international clients. It maintains a broad practice profile that encompasses banking and finance, corporate governance, M A and restructuring, intellectual property, tax, real estate, dispute resolution and insurance and reinsurance matters. The firm is noted for its cross border capabilities and for participating in global professional networks that enable coordinated international support for clients. The firm’s profile in international directories reflects a robust engagement with both Japanese and overseas clients and a proven capacity to handle complex matters that cross borders. Nishikino’s role within Chuo Sogo LPC is to lead and coordinate insurance and reinsurance work for clients in Japan while leveraging the firm’s international platform for cross border issues.

Chuo Sogo LPC is frequently described as a firm with strong regulatory and corporate expertise, and it maintains collaborations with foreign law firms to support international client needs. In addition, the firm has a history of seconding lawyers to the Japanese Financial Services Agency to deepen regulatory understanding and client service. These attributes support Nishikino’s exclusive member status as a representative of Global Law Experts for the Insurance and Reinsurance practice in Japan, highlighting both local leadership and cross border capability.

Insurance and Reinsurance Practice

• Regulatory advisory and compliance matters regarding insurance laws and supervision in Japan, including licensing, capital requirements, and product approvals
• Structuring and governance of insurance and reinsurance entities including incorporation, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and in some cases liquidation or wind down
• Dispute resolution and litigation involving insurance products, coverage issues, and policy interpretations, with a track record of handling complex regulatory disputes
• Policy development and regulatory analysis informed by Nishikino’s experience with the FSA and his role in relevant government and industry groups
• Cross border and international insurance matters, supported by the firm’s global network and partnerships with overseas firms to address multinational insurance programs and reinsurance arrangements

Evidence of Nishikino’s expertise in this field is reflected in his involvement with Chambers Global Practice Guides Insurance and Reinsurance in Japan, where he is listed as a key author for the 2025 edition, alongside Koji Kanazawa. The guide underscores the firm’s ongoing engagement with insurance regulation, corporate activity within the insurance sector, and insurance disputes in Japan. It also notes Chuo Sogo LPC’s regular advisory role on regulatory matters and its experience seconding lawyers to the FSA since 2005, illustrating the depth of practical regulatory insight that Nishikino can bring to clients. This blend of regulatory engagement and practical advisory capability supports Nishikino’s designation as Global Law Experts Exclusive Member for Insurance and Reinsurance in Japan.

The firm’s broader profile, including its presence across Osaka and Tokyo and its active involvement in cross border and international matters, further reinforces Nishikino’s suitability for an exclusive regional role. Independent assessors in international directories have also highlighted Nishikino’s expertise in insurance law and related financial regulatory matters, confirming his standing as a trusted advisor for insurers, reinsurers, and financial services institutions looking to navigate Japan’s complex legal and regulatory landscape.

Global Law Experts warmly welcomes Hironori Nishikino and anticipates a productive collaboration that will help clients access top tier regulatory and advisory services for Insurance and Reinsurance in Japan. His combination of public sector exposure, private practice leadership, and ongoing contributions to international practice guides ensures that clients can rely on both local expertise and an understanding of how Japan fits into global insurance markets. Nishikino’s exclusive membership signals a strong bridge between Japan’s sophisticated insurance sector and Global Law Experts’ international network, inviting clients to engage with a renowned practitioner who can navigate both national and cross border considerations with clarity and depth.