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Regulatory/Regulated Transactions

Supporting clients in their compliance with complex regulatory regimes

Financial Regulation

Seasoned advice in the area of financial regulation and communications with regulatory authorities

Insurance

World-class solutions for life and non-life global insurance businesses

Payment Services/Electronic Money

Leading-edge legal support for the increasingly complex and globalized field of payment transactions

Real Estate

High-value assets require well-regarded lawyers with extensive transaction experience

Tourism/Inbound

Tourism and business relevant to inbound are quite active in recent Japan because of government-wide policies and 2020 Olympic games in Tokyo. At the same time, more and more clients need legal advice for specific matters in accordance with the introduction of new laws and regulations such as Private Accommodation Business Act and Travel Agency Law.

Culture and Arts

Professional and detailed advice in the area of social activities and businesses related to culture and the arts

Consumer Law

A full service firm with practice areas crucial for matters relating to consumer law, including general corporate, dispute avoidance and resolution, and regulatory compliance

Automobiles, Aviation and Ships

We provide one-stop services based on the latest knowledge in the automotive, aviation and maritime areas, where technological innovation is advancing.

Telecommunication/Radio wave

Providing professional and detailed legal support telecommunications and radio wave-related industries

Regulatory/Regulated Transactions：People

Regulatory/Regulated Transactions：Newsletters

Sep. 26, 2023 INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW BULLETIN: Japan Places New Restrictions on Exports of Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
Mar. 15, 2023 FINANCIAL REGULATION BULLETIN: Japan Permits Digital Salary Payments
Jun. 22, 2021 ASSET MANAGEMENT BULLETIN: New Exemptions to Attract Foreign Investment Managers
May 10, 2021 ASSET MANAGEMENT BULLETIN: Lowering the Entry Barrier for Foreign Asset Management Firms: Introduction of the “Financial Market Entry Office”
Mar. 3, 2021 FINANCIAL REGULATION BULLETIN: Fintech Newsletter - Publication of Cabinet Order and Cabinet Office Ordinance on the Revision of the Payment Services Act 2020

Regulatory/Regulated Transactions：News

Mar. 11, 2024Media: Norihito Sato appears on page 3 of "Tokyo Transportation News" in an article titled "Commentary on Level 4 Autonomous Driving (9): Advent of Level 4 and Current Status and Future Outlook of Legal Framework"
Dec. 20, 2023Awards: Yoshinori Tatsuno listed in "Litigators of Asia 2023" by ALB
Dec. 4, 2023Media: Norihito Sato appears on page 2 of "Tokyo Transportation News" in an article titled "Commentary on Level 4 Autonomous Driving (8): Advent of Level 4 and Current Status and Future Outlook of Legal Framework"
Nov. 27, 2023Media: Norihito Sato appears on page 3 of "Tokyo Transportation News" in an article titled "Commentary on Level 4 Autonomous Driving (7): Advent of Level 4 and Current Status and Future Outlook of Legal Framework"
Nov. 6, 2023Media: Norihito Sato appears on page 3 of "Tokyo Transportation News" in an article titled "Commentary on Level 4 Autonomous Driving (6): Advent of Level 4 and Current Status and Future Outlook of Legal Framework"

Regulatory/Regulated Transactions：Seminars

May 9, 2024External Seminars: "2nd Annual Conference on AI and IP"
Apr. 6, 2024 - Apr. 7, 2024External Seminars: "Agile Governance Symposium 3rd"
Jan. 24, 2024External Seminars: "Regulating AI in Japan and the United States"
Dec. 15, 2023External Seminars: "Regulating Generative Artificial Intelligence Conference"
Nov. 3, 2023External Seminars: "AI Policy Summit 2023"

Regulatory/Regulated Transactions：Publications

Article: "International Comparative Legal Guide to: Aviation Law 2024 - Regulations on Drone Flights in Japan"
Article: "Will Your Terms of Use Become Invalid? - Points to Review Based on Cases of Injunctive Relief"
Article: "International Comparative Legal Guide to: Insurance & Reinsurance 2024 - Japan Chapter"
Magazine Article: "Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Laws (Vol. 5): Cybersecurity x Economic Security - Focusing on Infrastructure Protection and Security Clearance"
Magazine Article: "Agreements and Covenants Between Companies and Shareholders: Practical Notes Regarding Revisions to the Mandatory Disclosure of 'Material Agreements'"