FinTech Guide 2026 : Japan
Ranked Individuals
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Our firm has extensive experience advising clients in the fintech and blockchain sectors. We represent a broad range of market participants, including licensed operators such as crypto-asset exchanges, funds transfer service providers, electronic payment instrument providers, issuers of prepaid payment instruments, credit purchase intermediaries, electronic payment servicers, financial service intermediaries, and bank agents. We also advise fintech startups, banks, securities firms, fund managers, and gaming companies.
Our expertise covers a broad range of cross-border transactions. Many of our fintech lawyers have worked with financial authorities and serve as executives, advisors, or consultants to self-regulatory bodies and leading industry associations. This active engagement keeps them at the forefront of business and regulatory developments, allowing them to deliver practical, current, and market-aligned legal advice.
Furthermore, our firm provides comprehensive and specialized advice on innovative fundraising methods involving the issuance of securities (security tokens) transferrable via blockchain technology, such as real estate security tokens and digital corporate bonds. Our guidance is shaped by a deep understanding of both industry trends and the direction of legal reforms.
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Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has a strong reputation for its FinTech work. The firm is particularly well versed in cryptocurrency regulatory matters. It has a strong record in advising significant clients, including large financial institutions, leading corporates and FinTech startups.
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Anderson Mori & Tomotsune advised Circle on its listing and distribution of the USDC stablecoin in Japan.
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TMT has such deep knowledge and experience not only in traditional finance but also in cutting-edge industries such as web3. Their response is really quick and their analysis is so comprehensive.
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is the leader for legal issues in the blockchain technology industry. They have deep knowledge and experience.
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has not only expertise and knowledge of laws and regulations, but also extensive practical knowledge.
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has a strong connection with the FSA and a strong, leading position in the industry. Every forward-thinking crypto leader relies on AMT's guidance.
AMT has familiarity with emerging technologies such as blockchain and in-depth knowledge of the most important capital markets and financial regulations.
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Ken Kawai is the visionary lawyer in the industry.
Ken is very good with technology and capital markets. He is very talented and charming.
Ken Kawai has strong relationships with regulators.
Shunsuke Aoki is definitely a core figure in the digital securities field. He is familiar not only with the legal but also with the technical and business aspects.
Shunsuke always gives practical and commercial advice.
Takeshi Nagase is an expert in blockchain matters, including web3 and NFTs, security token offerings and related matters. He advises on regulatory matters and handles transactional work.
Takeshi has wide experience and knowledge of the web3 industry. He provides deep analysis for each complicated topic.
Takeshi has a deep understanding of the web3 and videogame industries. His level of service and knowledge is high, enabling him to provide appropriate advice tailored to our business.
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