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We provide one-stop services in all areas of TMT practice, both domestic and international, including IP law, data protection and privacy, international trade, lobbying, and regulatory issues such as cyber security and cross-border data transfers, as well as M&A, joint ventures, finance (FinTech), competition/antitrust, litigation, crisis management and restructuring in the IT, media, telecommunications, and entertainment industries, as well as the automotive industry and other areas where TMT plays an increasingly central role.

 

We have established a DX practice group, which most other Japanese law firms have yet to develop. Our DX practice group, functions as a frontrunner in sharing cutting-edge knowledge of digital transformation in partners’ individual practice areas, enhancing our ability to provide a holistic DX approach to our clients across all practice groups.

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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

Nishimura & Asahi has a strong transactional practice with a focus on intellectual property and IT in the context of development, distribution and licensing processes. The team advises a wide range of global companies on regulatory and commercial mandates, with experience acting in technology-related disputes. It is also noted for its expertise in handling data protection and privacy compliance issues, including regulatory and litigious matters. The team acts for an impressive client base in the technology, media, entertainment and telecommunications spaces.

Work Highlights

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  • Nishimura & Asahi advised KDDI and Mitsui as they conducted a take-private of Relia, a TSE-listed affiliate of Mitsui, and a merger with KDDI Evolva, a wholly owned subsidiary of KDDI, by means of a tender offer on Relia’s common shares, a subsequent squeeze-out of Relia’s minority shareholders and a merger between Relia and KDDI Evolva.

Strengths

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The breadth of cumulative experience within Nishimura & Asahi is outstanding among Japanese firms.

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondent
Asia-Pacific

The firm is taking a proactive role in shaping the legal landscape in the digital space.

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondent
Asia-Pacific

Especially, for competition, Nishimura & Asahi's deep knowledge and analysis are so useful and helpful. They are very much a reliable ally. 

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Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Hitomi Iwase
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Hitomi Iwase
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Band 2

Hitomi Iwase advises on a wide range of TMT-related transactions including data protection and data privacy mandates.

Hitomi Iwase's legal advice is very sophisticated, always thoughtful and tailored to our business.

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Kojiro Fujii
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Kojiro Fujii
2
Band 2

Kojiro Fujii is a partner in the firm's Tokyo office who advises on a wide range of public policy and regulatory matters in TMT, with particular strength in digital economy. His broad practice covers international trade as well as privacy and data protection, cybersecurity and cross-border data transfers.

Fujii's strengths are his profound understanding of regulatory matters and the mindset and behaviour of the relevant government authorities, and his ability to provide solutions-based legal advice.

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Hitomi Iwase
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Hitomi Iwase
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Kojiro Fujii
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Kojiro Fujii
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Band 2
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Members

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Industries

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Aerospace/Space

Automotive & Auto Parts

Broadcasting

Chemicals

Cyber Security

Electronics

IT/Cloud

Internet

Internet/Cyber Law

Media

Personal Data & Privacy/Big Data Businesses

Robotics/Artificial Intelligence

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Telecommunications