FinTech Legal - Japan
What the team is known for
Kataoka & Kobayashi advises on the development of financial instruments and also advises FinTechs on virtual currencies and blockchain technology. The team has considerable expertise advising on financial regulation and corporate/M&A matters.
Strengths
"Kataoka & Kobayashi is traditionally famous for its work in the payments space."
Work highlights
Kataoka & Kobayashi advises the Japan Consumer Credit Association on credit card payments and data protection.
Notable practitioners
Yukinao Takamatsu is well versed in cryptocurrency and is an inspector at the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, the Japanese crypto industry's self-regulatory body. His work includes crypto and payments matters. "Yukinao Takamatsu is dedicated to regulatory work surrounding crypto-assets."
