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FinTech Legal - Japan
What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie's FinTech working group advises cross-border clients, including international startups entering the Japanese FinTech market. The team also advises domestic e-payments and virtual currency ventures on Japanese and international financial regulations.
Strengths
The team's strength is good; service is consistent across all seniority levels.
Baker McKenzie's very strong global network allows it to draw on knowledge across multiple jurisdictions, giving them a unique edge on international cross-border projects.
Notable practitioners
Masato Honma regularly provides regulatory advice to financial institutions and startups. His clients include payment platform operators.
Masato Honma produced high-quality work. He was willing to be flexible and meet the client demands as much as possible.