Band 3
Provided by Hitoshi Ishihara
Having extensive focus and knowledge concerning the Japanese casino and gaming laws including the Japanese Integrated Resort (IR) Act, provides advise on gaming regulations to various stake holders, including operators, equipment manufacturers, foreign law firms, and state agencies.
Also has extensive experience in sports and entertainment related matters, advising various stakeholders in gaming industory (e.g. developers, publishers, licensors and licensees) and sports industory (e.g. federations, sports clubs, club owners, professional athletes, sponsors) regarding various M&As, licensing matters, formation of regulations, JV formaiton, and player transactions.
Backed by over seven years experience in the United States, effectively bridges the linguistic and cultural gap faced by his clients and provides one-stop legal services to international and foreign-affiliated clients establishing and doing business in Japan, with an exceptional focus on cross-border business negotiation, dispute resolution, M&A, international trade, and corporate/commercial matters (including advice concerning corporate governance, compliance, JV management, and internal investigations).
Japan (2003), California (2013)
Gambling Law Comparative Guides (Legal 500, 2023)
The Gambling Law Review (The Law Reviews, 2023)
Japanese (Native)
English (Native)
Keio University
Bachelor
1997 - 2000
Provided by Chambers
Hitoshi Ishihara of Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is a highly skilled adviser on gaming and gambling matters, with particularly deep expertise in advising on integrated resort licensing issues.
Provided by Chambers
We were very thankful when we engaged Hitoshi and he was able to provide comprehensive advice and answer our questions. He provided thorough and useful advice on a matter that was very important.
Hitoshi is an excellent bilingual attorney well acquainted with US law and a master of Japanese gaming law. He offers insight and advice that is critical to a successful outcome.
We were very thankful when we engaged Hitoshi and he was able to provide comprehensive advice and answer our questions. He provided thorough and useful advice on a matter that was very important.
Hitoshi is an excellent bilingual attorney well acquainted with US law and a master of Japanese gaming law. He offers insight and advice that is critical to a successful outcome.
Provided by Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Art and Entertainment
Leisure and Hospitality
Sport
Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
Retail and Consumer