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FinTech Legal - Japan
What the Team is Known For
Atsumi & Sakai's multi-practice innovation group advises on complex FinTech mandates. Its lawyers are well versed in blockchain, banking APIs, data protection and e-payments, and InsurTech.
Work Highlights
Atsumi & Sakai advised Progmat on building an investment scheme for venture companies through securitised token offerings.
Notable practitioners
Takafumi Ochiai advises clients on regulatory matters, and regularly handles IP and data protection mandates. He is a director of the FinTech Association of Japan.
Yuri Suzuki advises major financial institutions on legal and regulatory matters related to FinTech businesses. Her areas of specialism include peer-to-peer payments, e-money, lending and crowdfunding, crypto-assets and tokenisation.