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Morrison Foerster

Banking & Finance: Domestic Firms: Financial Services Regulation

Global Guide 2026 : Japan

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The finance team in Morrison & Foerster’s Tokyo office advises on some of the most complex, challenging and significant financial issues and transactions that clients face today. With approximately 25 attorneys in our finance team in Japan, we have the reach, resources and vision to assist clients with their most important transactions. We have U.S.-qualified attorneys and Japan-qualified Bengoshi who work seamlessly to provide integrated multi-jurisdictional advice on virtually all of the financing needs that our clients may have on Japanese domestic and cross-border matters. Our key areas of practice include acquisition finance, bank regulatory, derivatives transactions, vendor finance, asset-based lending, debt trading, syndicated credits, and workouts & restructurings.

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Banking & Finance: Domestic Firms: Financial Services Regulation - Japan

What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster is frequently instructed by Japanese banks on cross-border transactions, including on acquisition finance. The team demonstrates notable strength in banking regulatory work and counts a roster of major banks among its clients. The law firm often acts on transactions in the technology, life sciences and energy sectors and is also able to advise clients in the fintech space on issues involving blockchain technology.

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Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster advised CLS Bank International across all areas of Japanese law and regulation, especially on the finality and enforceability of international settlement transactions in the event of the bankruptcy of a major Japanese financial institution.

Strengths

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  • Morrison Foerster provides an accurate opinion on our query at the beginning, and we can proceed with the project based on it. We are very grateful for that.

    Banking & Finance: Domestic Firms: Financial Services Regulation respondentGlobal

  • As a mezzanine counsel, they have the best experience and achievements in Japan.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Keiko Yamazaki
    Keiko Yamazaki

    Keiko Yamazaki

    Keiko Yamazaki acts for both lenders and borrowers, routinely representing clients in acquisition and mezzanine financing mandates.

    • Keiko Yamazaki responds courteously to any request and provides flexible advice based on the client's position.

      Banking & Finance: Domestic Firms: Financial Services Regulation respondentGlobal

    • Keiko Yamazaki's response is fast, complex consultation matters are carefully organised, and the balance between the legal and the pragmatic considerations for the completion of the case is excellent.

      Banking & Finance: Domestic Firms: Financial Services Regulation respondentGlobal
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  • Reiko Omachi
    Reiko Omachi

    Reiko Omachi

    Reiko Omachi is noted for her expertise in Japanese financial services regulation. She adeptly handles cross-border matters for major financial institutions and stock exchanges.

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  • Yemi Tépé
    Yemi Tépé

    Yemi Tépé

    Yemi Tépé is based in Singapore and offers extensive experience across a range of finance transactions, with notable recent activity acting on acquisition and leveraged financings on behalf of Japanese corporations.

    • Beyond technical proficiency, I have seen her anticipate with accuracy potential hurdles in many transactions long before they surface so she is able to have the client’s needs well covered.

      Banking & Finance: Domestic Firms: Financial Services Regulation respondentGlobal

    • Yemi is a gem. She is technically strong with excellent commercial sense.

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