Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Tokyo Office‘s ‘excellent’ team has extensive expertise in TMT-related litigation, restructuring, transactions, and regulation. The team, jointly by Koichiro Iida, Hiromi Hayashi, and Atsushi Okada, recently advised the Japanese government on addressing the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence. Iida specialises in business regulation within the TMT sector, while Okada focuses on domestic and international compliance in areas like data protection, telecoms, and AI. Hayashi supports clients in launching new services and devices in the TMT industry. Daisuke Tsuta is noted for his cybersecurity and data protection expertise, while Norihito Sato brings significant experience in M&A within the automotive sector.

Praised by clients for its ‘exceptional ability to address the evolving legal landscape’, the team at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu‘s advises clients on both domestic and cross-border regulatory and transactional matters across the IT, telecoms, entertainment, and media industries. The team is jointly led by Soichiro Fujiwara, who advises traditional and newly transformed tech companies on software and online gaming matters, and Keiji Tonomura, who brings a unique combination of M&A, IP, and tech-related expertise. Ryo Okubo is well-versed in space and IT matters, particularly for start-ups and tech companies, while Masaki Mizukoshi is a member to note in relation to Japanese broadcasting laws and media-related transactions.

Co-led by Asa Shinkawa and Yoshinobu Fujimoto, the team at Nishimura & Asahi advises clients on a range of matters where TMT plays an increasingly pivotal role, including data protection, international trade, crisis management, IT, and fintech-related matters. Hitomi Iwase specialises in legal issues surrounding emerging tech, including AI and the use of personal data, while Yoshiyuki Miyashita brings extensive experience in telecom-related transactions and dispute resolution involving software, digital platforms, and motion pictures. Takahiko Date is well-versed in managing M&A and corporate restructuring transactions. Kojiro Fujii is another key figure, focusing on innovative public policy and regulatory issues related to TMT and the digital economy.

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune‘s group advises clients on all aspects of data protection and cybersecurity, advising domestic and international TMT companies on regulatory matters, litigation, M&A, finance, and crisis management. Miki Goto, an expert in IP, tech, and data-related matters, draws on his experience with the Japanese Digital Health Alliance to advise clients on emerging legal issues at the intersection of emerging tech and new healthcare products and services. Takashi Nakazaki supports both domestic and international clients with matters related to AI and the metaverse. Other members to note are Kensuke Inoue and Hitoshi Ishihara.

Atsumi & Sakai‘s IT and TMT team advises clients on AI-based system development and service implementation to support its clients' business expansion. Co-led by Chie Kasahara and Harukuni Ito, the team also has expertise in data protection compliance and has been commissioned by Japanese agencies to conduct surveys on related topics. Kasahara focuses on protecting the intellectual property rights of both domestic and international clients in relation to rapidly evolving technologies. Another key member is Takafumi Ochiai, who brings extensive experience in dispute resolution and regulatory matters related to finance and information technology.

 

The team at TMI Associates is well-versed in advising emerging IT and communications businesses, with a particular focus on dispute resolution for all matters related to IT and intellectual property matters. Team leader Atsushi Igarashi assists domestic and international companies on data and privacy protection, e-commerce, and search engine issues. Mihoko Shintani handles matters in advanced technology sectors such as robotics, AI, satellite data, and space business, while Takuya Yamago, with a background at the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, focuses on telecoms laws and regulations. Other members to note include Tetsuya Oi and Tomoo Shibano.

Jointly led by Arata Nomoto and Yumiko Aoi, City-Yuwa Partners‘ team provides comprehensive legal services across all areas of the TMT sector. Its expertise includes counselling, negotiation, documentation, and regulatory guidance related to software licensing, system development, and content creation. Nomoto specialises in advising digital entertainment and IT clients on IP-related transactions and regulatory issues, while Aio represents both domestic and international clients, especially in the tech industry.

Shusaku Yamamoto Patent Law Offices advises a variety of domestic and international clients in the TMT sector on cybersecurity, cryptocurrency, and blockchain-related matters. Led by Kensaku Yamamoto, the team handles multi-jurisdictional infringement litigation, patent term extensions, and regulatory matters. The firm also benefits from Yamamoto’s extensive expertise in pharma law.

 

Ushijima & Partners‘ team assists clients in leveraging the latest information and communication technologies, including system development for financial institutions, big data analysis, and addressing internet defamation. Led by Hiroyasu Kageshima, who has extensive experience in IT system development and data leakage, the team also includes Kohei Tsuji, who specialises in data privacy with a focus on multi-jurisdictional matters.