Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) | Asia-Pacific

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto is a top choice for Japanese and global clients in the IT and telecommunications sectors. The team boasts expertise across the spectrum of the technology, media and telecommunications spaces, with noted activity that includes M&A, business alliance and intellectual property across multiple jurisdictions. It regularly assists global technology industry clients with various transactional matters, covering litigation, transactions and regulatory matters. The team frequently advises on privacy law, privacy governance and data protection laws in Japan.

Morrison Foerster has a strong bench of dedicated and skilled lawyers with deep-rooted experience in M&A and intellectual property issues arising from corporate transactions, joint ventures and business alliances. The firm is particularly noted for its capabilities in handling matters concerning cross-border transactional and licensing agreement processes in the field of technology and telecommunications. The firm is praised for its dominant M&A practice, which includes a notable focus on telecommunications transactions, and is able to draw on its international network of offices to assist clients with cross-border matters.

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is chosen by various technology clients for its strength in handling transactional matters. Clients appreciate the firm's capabilities in handling data protection issues including personal information protection and its strength in tackling new technology challenges for clients.

Nishimura & Asahi has a strong transactional practice with a focus on intellectual property and IT in the context of development, distribution and licensing processes. The team advises a wide range of global companies on regulatory and commercial mandates, with experience acting in technology-related disputes. It is also noted for its expertise in handling data protection and privacy compliance issues, including regulatory and litigious matters. The team acts for an impressive client base in the technology, media, entertainment and telecommunications spaces.

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune offers broad expertise in TMT and in cutting-edge technologies in particular. The team is adept at assisting clients with licensing agreements, joint R&D agreements and technological alliances. It also advises on the use of generative AI and the metaverse in business contexts.

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