FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 2
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Provided by Nishimura & Asahi
Nishimura & Asahi has one of the leading FinTech practices in Asia, and beyond. Our practitioners have extensive experience in both the regulatory and financial sectors, giving them a balanced, comprehensive understanding of the FinTech sector. Our attorneys draw on their knowledge of government and finance to advocate for clients and achieve effective legal solutions.
We provide specialised advice on the full range of FinTech services, including strategic business development, internal structuring and management, regulatory compliance, licensing and registration, and FinTech business investments. Our team is dedicated to helping clients navigate and succeed in this complex, constantly changing legal field.
Chambers Review
Nishimura & Asahi is well regarded for domestic banking and finance, investment funds and corporate/M&A. It works with major corporations on FinTech acquisitions and investments and with startups on regulatory matters.
Work Highlights
- Nishimura & Asahi advised Rakuten Wallet on the terms and conditions of crypto-asset trading and internal rules.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team responds quickly to tasks that require complex documentation, and we believe that the response and service levels are high."
"Nishimura & Asahi has a very high level of professionalism, a customer-oriented perspective and, in my opinion, a very high standard of quality. Moreover, we are always well helped by the team's prompt replies, the depth of contextual understanding and the multifaceted perspectives."
"Nishimura & Asashi can establish specific teams according to the nature of a project - a team can include experts on regulatory issues in specific regions/countries."
"The team responds quickly to tasks that require complex documentation, and we believe that the response and service levels are high."
"Nishimura & Asahi has a very high level of professionalism, a customer-oriented perspective and, in my opinion, a very high standard of quality. Moreover, we are always well helped by the team's prompt replies, the depth of contextual understanding and the multifaceted perspectives."
"Nishimura & Asashi can establish specific teams according to the nature of a project - a team can include experts on regulatory issues in specific regions/countries."
Notable Practitioners
Akihiro Shiba has considerable experience in domestic and international financial transactions, with particular expertise in financial regulation.
"Akihiro Shiba is very intelligent and very quick to understand our issues and challenges. He is flexible and creative in solving our issues. He is also kind and a good communicator."
Naoya Ariyoshi is well regarded for his previous experience working at the Financial Services Agency of Japan and his knowledge of the FinTech industry. He has a particular emphasis on crypto-assets.
"He has expertise in the financial field, and responds promptly and appropriately to finance-related matters."
"Ariyoshi is a very smart guy providing assured advice to traditional financial service institutions and FinTechs."
"Naoya Ariyoshi offers very high-level and realistic advice, both practical and theoretical. In particular, he is able to give advice from a broad perspective, with an accurate grasp of the client's situation and no omission of matters that need to be confirmed."
Ranked Individuals at
Nishimura & Asahi
Japan
Members
Provided by Nishimura & Asahi
Akihiro Shimoda
Head of Department
Susumu Tanizawa
Toshiyuki Yamamoto
Yusuke Motoyanagi