Rick Saito
Rick Saito
Rick Saito
Rick Saito

Biography

Rick Saito is an associate in Dispute Resolution practice group based in Tokyo. Prior to joining the Firm, he worked at a "Big Four" Japanese law firm in Tokyo.

Rick regularly advises clients on complex litigation and international dispute resolution matters, with a particular focus on international arbitration (including investor–state dispute settlement), commercial and trade regulations and sanctions, and business and human rights.

His experience also includes advising on M&A and other transactions, global data regulatory matters, and healthcare related contract and regulatory issues.

Rick has been involved in a wide array of pro bono matters. As a junior board member of Lawyers for LGBTQ & Allies Network (LLAN), he has collaborated with LLAN in multiple LGBTQ-related projects.

Rick is fluent in both English and Japanese.

Japan
JD
The University of Tokyo

Graduate School of Law

LLB
Keio University

Faculty of Law

Japanese
English

"Cross-Security Cybersecurity Laws," Shojihomu Co., Ltd., 2025.

Business and Human Rights: Understanding the Essence of Initiatives from a Practical Perspective No. 13: Focusing on the Essence of Business and Human Rights, Caroline Rees & Miwa Yamada, NBL No. 1300 (Shojihomu Co., Ltd., 2025).

In Depth: International Trade Law Edition 10 – Japan Chapter, Law Business Research, July 23, 2024.

Lexology Panoramic: Trade & Customs – Japan Chapter, Law Business Research, June 12, 2024.

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