Data Protection
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 4
Email address
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+81 3 6889 7000About
Provided by Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
We are able to cover the full range of privacy and data protection issues. In relation to data incidents, our cross-disciplinary team provides various support services, such as dealing with authorities, consumer support, litigation response, and internal investigation.
- Practical advice based on specialized knowledge and experience
Based on our specialized knowledge and extensive experience regarding domestic and international personal data protection legislation, we advise on best practices for the various measures required in business activities.
- Global support
We work with overseas offices and overseas law firms whenever necessary, and provide flexible solutions for global data protection measures, such as multi-country data transfers.
- Support for various industrial fields
Where appropriate, we also deploy teams of lawyers who are familiar with various legal and industrial sectors, including technology and healthcare, so as to provide strong support on data protection issues involving complex legal issues and cutting-edge legal arguments.
- Involvement in rulemaking
We are also involved in rulemaking through continuous secondments to the Personal Information Protection Commission of Japan and our participation in government councils.
For more details, please visit our website:
https://www.noandt.com/en/practices/data_protection_and_privacy/
Chambers Review
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is recognised for its market-leading full-service practice in Japan, in addition to its notable coverage of the region through its offices in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and China. The team consults on internal policy reviews and updates, data governance and cross-border transfers, as well as data-related litigation. The firm also offers counsel on the data aspects of M&A transactions and the launching of data-intensive products in the life sciences, technology and automotive industries.
Tokyo-based Akemi Suzuki and Oki Mori are key contacts at the firm.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm demonstrates a strong awareness of global digital regulations, continually demonstrating a risk-based and practical approach to advice while also being forensic in its approach to the law."
"They are able to propose high-quality solutions. No matter what kind of consultation you have, their response is high quality."
"The firm demonstrates a strong awareness of global digital regulations, continually demonstrating a risk-based and practical approach to advice while also being forensic in its approach to the law."
"They are able to propose high-quality solutions. No matter what kind of consultation you have, their response is high quality."