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

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto is a top choice for Japanese and global clients in the IT and telecommunication 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. Its key clients include Hitachi, Toshiba and Z Holdings.

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 telecommunication transactions, and is able to draw on its international network of offices to assist clients with cross-border matters. Key clients include ON Semiconductor, TDK Corporation and Fujitsu.

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 on 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. Its key clients include Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Personal Information Protection Commission and KDDI.

Latham & Watkins advises Japanese and international clients on matters including licensing and the technology and intellectual property aspects of M&A transactions. Clients of the law firm include Kioxia, Z Holdings and Otsuka Pharmaceutical.

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 on agreements and negotiations. Its key clientele includes Yusaku Maezawa, Sony Group and Toyota.

TMI Associates has a breadth of expertise in IT and communications. It provides advice and representation in matters ranging from licensing, production and distribution of content to privacy and data protection. It boasts an impressive domestic and international clientele.