Mori Hamada, Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

About

Provided by Mori Hamada

Our TMT team advises domestic and international clients across the full spectrum of the digital economy, including AI, big data and IoT, cloud and outsourcing, fintech and digital assets/Web3, online platforms and e-commerce, autonomous vehicles, MaaS and drones, and media and broadcasting. Many of our lawyers have served on government councils and worked within the relevant authorities in Japan, so we are well-versed in laws affecting the TMT sector, including intellectual property law; Japan’s Telecommunications Business Act, Radio Act and Broadcasting Act; and data protection, cybersecurity and sector-specific regulations for areas such as automotive and mobility. We frequently engage with key regulators.

We are recognized as a leading Japanese law firm for our work on TMT-related litigation, M&A, privacy and data protection, AI and cybersecurity. We handle complex multi-jurisdictional mandates across Asia in collaboration with our regional offices and associated firms, including technology transactions, telecom/broadcast regulation, cross-border data matters and incident response.

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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

Mori Hamada 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

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