Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)

About

Provided by Mori Hamada & Matsumoto

We are a recognized full-service firm providing market-leading legal services in all practice areas, including M&A, litigation, capital markets, venture capital, data privacy and cybersecurity, in domestic and cross-border transactions and disputes. We represent clients in many of the biggest and most challenging transactions.

As a leading TMT firm, we count as our clients domestic and foreign tech giants, blue-chip companies, startups, financial institutions, venture capital firms and private equity funds. Our extensive expertise and experience cover telecommunications, radio wave, broadcasting, data protection, cybersecurity, automotive and mobility regulations. We have a strong working relationship with key regulators in these areas through our practice and by seconding our lawyers and participating in policymaking processes.

We have especially built a solid practice in innovative technologies including AI, Automated Vehicles, Big Data, Internet of Things, Digital Assets, Social Media, Web 3 and the Metaverse. Our team is well-versed in legal issues and developments in these industries and are well-suited to assist clients in navigating the developing and dynamic legal environment for these technologies.

For more details, please visit our website

https://www.mhmjapan.com/en/practices/it-life-sciences-ip/information-technology.html?prc=850

https://www.mhmjapan.com/en/practices/it-life-sciences-ip/privacy-policy.html

https://www.mhmjapan.com/en/legal-topics/year/2021/1.html

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) - Japan

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto is a top choice for Japanese and global clients in the IT and telecommunications sectors. The team boasts expertise across the spectrum of the technology, media and telecommunications spaces, with noted activity that includes M&A, business alliance and intellectual property across multiple jurisdictions. It regularly assists global technology industry clients with various transactional matters, covering litigation, transactions and regulatory matters. The team frequently advises on privacy law, privacy governance and data protection laws in Japan.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Mori Hamada & Matsumoto

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto advised Hitachi in respect of its strategic restructuring and increased focus on its core business of the Internet of Things and digital transformation.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"The team has particularly good commercial awareness. It seems that they have experience being seconded to in-house departments and also to regulatory agencies in the tech and media industries."