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Clifford Chance LLP

FinTech Legal

FinTech Guide 2026 : Japan

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Clifford Chance LLP

Rankings

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FinTech Legal - Japan

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has significant expertise in Japanese financial regulation, banking and finance matters, M&A and capital markets. Its lawyers advise domestic and international clients, with a focus on crypto products, trading platforms and payment services.

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Strengths

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  • The Clifford Chance professionals with whom we work are very experienced and responsive. Also, they have a wide global network to address any issue that we want to resolve.

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  • In the field of digital assets, Clifford Chance has deep knowledge based on practical experience, such as being involved in drafting ISLA contracts and being in charge of actual tokenisation projects.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Hajime Saito
    Hajime Saito

    Hajime Saito

    Hajime Saito is an up and coming partner in Clifford Chance's Tokyo office known for advising payment providers, blockchain companies and domestic financial institutions on regulatory matters.

    • Hajime can provide accurate advice on how Japan is positioned globally and what kind of strategy should be taken with a global mindset.

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    • Hajime is a very knowledgeable and experienced regulatory lawyer.

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