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Nishimura & Asahi has one of the leading FinTech practices in Asia, and beyond. Our practitioners have extensive experience in both the regulatory and financial sectors, giving them a balanced, comprehensive understanding of the FinTech sector. Our attorneys draw on their knowledge of government and finance to advocate for clients and achieve effective legal solutions.

We provide specialised advice on the full range of FinTech services, including strategic business development, internal structuring and management, regulatory compliance, licensing and registration, contracts, and FinTech business investments. Our team is dedicated to helping clients navigate and succeed in this complex, constantly changing legal field.

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FinTech Legal - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

Nishimura & Asahi is well regarded for domestic banking and finance, investment funds and corporate/M&A. It works with major corporations on FinTech acquisitions and investments and with startups on regulatory matters.

Work Highlights

  • Nishimura & Asahi advised Siiibo Securities on financial regulations applicable to the client’s development of an online trading platform focused on private placement bonds.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Akihiro Shiba
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Akihiro Shiba
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Akihiro Shiba has considerable experience in domestic and international financial transactions, with particular expertise in financial regulation.

Akihiro has a high level of expertise and deep knowledge of practical matters.

Akihiro Shiba can handle complex projects without any problems and he has good business sense.

Naoya Ariyoshi
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Naoya Ariyoshi
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Naoya Ariyoshi is well regarded for his previous experience working at the Financial Services Agency of Japan and his knowledge of the FinTech industry. He has a particular emphasis on crypto-assets.

Naoya Ariyoshi has the most up-to-date crypto information, so all crypto-related questions are answered accurately.

Naoya Ariyoshi is able to provide advice with an eye on future issues.

Susumu Tanizawa
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Susumu Tanizawa
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Susumu Tanizawa advises both traditional financial institutions entering the FinTech market and pure-play FinTech companies on financial regulatory matters.

Mr. Tanizawa is not only an excellent financial lawyer but his commercial awareness and vision have been very much appreciated by my global senior leadership team.

Ranked Individuals at
Nishimura & Asahi

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Japan

FinTech Legal

Akihiro Shiba
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Akihiro Shiba
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Band 2
Naoya Ariyoshi
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Naoya Ariyoshi
2
Band 2
Susumu Tanizawa
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Susumu Tanizawa
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Band 3

Members

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Akihiro Shimoda

Naoya Ariyoshi

Naoya Ariyoshi

Head of Department

Susumu Tanizawa

Toshiyuki Yamamoto

Yusuke Motoyanagi