FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 1
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Provided by Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
In recent years, the development of new financial services utilizing information technology (FinTech) has drawn worldwide attention. We advise on the cutting-edge of this emerging sector, where it is not always clear just which laws and regulations are applicable, a state that is exacerbated by the fact that there is a wide range of laws that could be relevant. In the face of these challenges in the FinTech sector, AMT is a one-stop provider of comprehensive legal services. We help our clients successfully address all the issues that arise in the rapidly-developing regulatory environment of the FinTech sector, with our extensive knowledge in financial regulation, information technology, intellectual property rights, information security, capital markets, venture capital and other relevant practice areas.
Our clients in the field of FinTech include FinTech companies, financial institutions and venture capital firms. We provide advice in respect of a diverse range of areas of FinTech, including the Blockchain, virtual currency, electronic payment, personal financial management (PFM), artificial intelligence (AI), crowdfunding and social lending. In addition to the above, we are actively involved in the development of related legislation and rulemaking through our participation in various conferences and study groups hosted by the relevant authorities and associations related to FinTech, as well as through holding seminars and authoring articles.
Chambers Review
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has a strong reputation for its FinTech team. The firm is particularly well versed in cryptocurrency regulatory matters. Anderson Mori has a strong record in advising significant clients, including large financial institutions, leading corporates and FinTech startups.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori provided support to bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX Japan in its efforts to return assets under custody to its users and comply with Japanese regulations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Anderson Mori is excellent at handling novel legal issues and risks in blockchain matters where there is no law."
"Anderson Mori always deal with the aggressive deadlines that I set, and thus I believe they have good enough depth and breadth of team."
"The deep bench means they are not just legal theory readers; the firm has staff who have worked in the private sector as well as inside regulators, so they are very aware of the business and commercial aspects."
"Anderson Mori is excellent at handling novel legal issues and risks in blockchain matters where there is no law."
"Anderson Mori always deal with the aggressive deadlines that I set, and thus I believe they have good enough depth and breadth of team."
"The deep bench means they are not just legal theory readers; the firm has staff who have worked in the private sector as well as inside regulators, so they are very aware of the business and commercial aspects."
Notable Practitioners
Ken Kawai is well known in the cryptocurrency industry and advises FinTech startups on a wide range of regulatory matters. Clients praise his high level of knowledge.
"Ken Kawai is the top leader in regulations in Japan."
"He is the top blockchain lawyer in Japan and the go-to guy."
"He is very versed in Web3 topics and familiar with what's happening, being involved in key associations and committees."
Takeshi Nagase is an expert in blockchain matters, including Web3 and NFTs, security token offerings and related matters. He advises on regulatory matters and handles transactional work.
"Mr Nagase provides high-quality advice with quick response times."
"He provides services with not only rich Web3-related experience but also solid problem-solving skills to restructure complex legal matters into points that can be considered and resolved."
"His advice about Web3, especially on NFTs, is excellent."
Shunsuke Aoki specialises in financial regulation and capital markets work, particularly for security token offerings. He also handles M&A transactions.
"I think he is a lawyer who can give advice not only on legal issues but also from a business perspective."
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Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
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