Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan
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TMI Associates excels in delivering professional, one-stop legal services to global clients, through cross-disciplinary teams of experts, addressing a broad spectrum of legal issues within the TMT industries.
In the Technology domain, TMI provides a wide range of legal services related to advanced technologies and digital services, including generative AI, Web3.0, Metaverse, robotics, 5G/6G mobile communications, autonomous driving, deep tech, space tech, and eSports. The Firm’s cross-disciplinary expertise enables its attorneys to provide a broad spectrum of legal services on matters such as IP, privacy and data protection, consumer protection, product safety, contract support, dispute resolution, and lobbying.
In the Media sector, TMI draws upon its unparalleled experience in the entertainment industry to assist with the global distribution of diverse content across various media platforms and channels. Attorneys at TMI specialise in offering comprehensive advice on cutting-edge legal issues surrounding digital platforms from diverse perspectives such as competition law, data privacy, intellectual property, content moderation, advertising law, and telecommunications regulation.
In the Telecommunications field, TMI’s team includes multiple experts with work experience in the relevant governmental authorities and regulators, enabling the Firm to provide advanced regulatory support for diverse service models such as MVNOs, IoTs, VoIPs, satellites, HAPS, subsea cables, and CaaS
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TMI Associates has a breadth of expertise in deep tech, IT, communications and media. The law firm provides advice to numerous high-profile Japanese and international businesses on matters ranging from strategic partnership, procurement, licensing, production and distribution of content to privacy and data protection.
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TMI Associates acted for Mitsubishi Electric Corporation on its JPY6 billion investment in and strategic partnership with Japanese satellite startup Synspective.
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The team is quick to respond to enquiries and requests. They also work with external experts and consultants to provide the best solutions for the client.
Their strong relationships with key industry players give them valuable insights, which enables them to offer particularly tailored and effective counsel.
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Mihoko Shintani is recognised for her advice on the development of novel technologies and offers particular expertise in aerospace matters.
As a leading expert in the field of space business legal affairs, she is well versed in the technological trends of the field and offers optimal and client-oriented proposals even in complex cases.
Mihoko Shintani has a client-first attitude, and her understanding of technology and startups helps us day in and day out in all of our legal needs and beyond.
Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
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Mihoko Shintani
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