Insurance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 1
Contact number
+81 3 5220 1800About
Provided by Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
Our expertise encompasses insurance litigation, regulatory affairs, compliance, reinsurance, captive insurers, group restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, and financings. We provide solutions to clients engaged in global insurance markets.
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https://www.mhmjapan.com/en/practices/regulatory-regulated-transactions/insurance.html
Chambers Review
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto is highly acclaimed for frequently assisting insurance companies with corporate matters, including reorganisations, acquisitions and cross-border alliances. The team is noted for having a leading position in the field of insurtech and advising insurance clients on the regulatory requirements of their digital transformation strategy. Clients seek its assistance with FSA regulatory issues and negotiations with regulators for approvals and licensing. The practice also handles a range of contentious matters. The firm's clients include Fortitude Re, Dream Incubator and Aflac Life Insurance Japan.
Work Highlights
- Mori Hamada & Matsumoto assisted bolttech, an international insurtech company, with the establishment of an office in Japan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"MHM carry out very careful and detailed analysis and provide optimal advice to clients."
"They possess a wide range of knowledge and experience in the financial field and are able to derive solutions to specific projects by making full use of it."
"MHM carry out very careful and detailed analysis and provide optimal advice to clients."
"They possess a wide range of knowledge and experience in the financial field and are able to derive solutions to specific projects by making full use of it."
Notable Practitioners
Masakazu Masujima is a highly regarded practitioner in the area of insurtech and is widely known in the market for his knowledge and experience in financial regulations and insurance-related technology mandates.
"His insights into issues based on his intelligence and deep knowledge of business and regulation are outstanding."
"He has solid and abundant expertise in insurance, fintech, governance and other new initiatives of the financial industry."
Kazuo Yoshida regularly represents insurance companies in insurance law and regulatory mandates, drawing upon his prior experience seconded to the Insurance Business Division of the Supervisory Bureau of the Financial Services Agency.
"He understands exactly what is at stake and provides quality advice within deadlines, even when the matter is urgent or new."
"His knowledge, quality of service and responsiveness are impeccable."