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We offer world-class solutions for insurance businesses in Japan in this era of accelerating globalization.

Liberalization of the Japanese insurance market has resulted in diversification of industry players, including the entry of foreign insurers and increased M&A activity. As Japan’s population continues to decline and the market matures, major domestic insurers are focusing on incorporating overseas market growth into their strategies.

Mori Hamada’s insurance practice provides both traditional services, such as insurance litigation and regulatory compliance, as well as advanced solutions, such as reinsurance and captives, assistance with licenses and permits, domestic and international M&A transactions, financing transactions, and group governance development. We also address international financial sanctions and the structuring of products and services to align with the changing times, covering areas like wellbeing, cybersecurity, disaster prevention and decarbonization. Our approach emphasizes a holistic perspective, considering trends among regulatory authorities in Japan and other markets.

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What the Team is Known For

Mori Hamada is highly acclaimed for frequently assisting insurance companies with corporate matters, including reorganisations, acquisitions and cross-border alliances. The team is noted for having a leading position in the field of insurtech and advising insurance clients on the regulatory requirements of their digital transformation strategies. Clients seek its assistance with FSA regulatory issues and negotiations with regulators for approvals and licensing. The practice also handles a range of contentious matters.

Work Highlights

  • Mori Hamada assisted J.P. Morgan in obtaining an insurance broker licence from the FSA.

Strengths

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Even if expertise in multiple fields is required, they can assign lawyers with high expertise in each field to provide comprehensive support.

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For issues that require urgent attention, they provide advice on time without compromising on quality, even within a tight timeframe.

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Notable Practitioners

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Masakazu Masujima
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Masakazu Masujima
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Masakazu Masujima is a highly regarded practitioner in the area of insurtech and is widely known in the market for his knowledge and experience in financial regulations and insurance-related technology mandates.

He is a lawyer with strengths in the field of insurance and the innovative activities of financial institutions and one of the lawyers I trust and depend on.

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Kazuo Yoshida
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Kazuo Yoshida
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Kazuo Yoshida regularly represents insurance companies in insurance law and regulatory mandates, drawing upon his prior experience seconded to the Insurance Business Division of the Supervisory Bureau of the Financial Services Agency.

He has a deep insight into industry trends and the authorities and is very reliable.

Kazuo has expertise in relevant regulations, an understanding of business and an understanding of how the FSA operates. He is also client-oriented. I rate each of those qualities highly.

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Masakazu Masujima
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Masakazu Masujima
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Kazuo Yoshida
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Kazuo Yoshida
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