Baker McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise)‘s highly esteemed fintech team has an impressive track record in assisting prominent financial institutions and technology companies with blockchain, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity and data issues, to name a few core areas of expertise. Practice head Gavin Raftery is highly regarded for his experience in handling machine learning and AI mandates. Masato Honma regularly advises on financial regulatory issues relating to fintech matters.

Clifford Chance (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)‘s highly regarded fintech practice is active across the full range of transactional, regulatory and contentious matters in the area. Practice head Yusuke Abe draws on his expertise in cross-border projects to act as counsel to international and Japanese financial institutions on regulatory and digital finance issues, while Hajime Saito brings extensive experience in digital finance and emerging technologies matters, including advising on cryptocurrency work. The department is also sought after for its capabilities in assisting with blockchain, AI, financial regulatory matters and M&A deals in the fintech sector. Corporate expert Michihiro Nishi is a key contact for investments and divestments in the tech space. Chihiro Ashizawa is a practitioner to note.