Regulatory/Regulated Transactions
Supporting clients in their compliance with complex regulatory regimes
Seasoned advice in the area of financial regulation and communications with regulatory authorities
World-class solutions for life and non-life global insurance businesses
Leading-edge legal support for the increasingly complex and globalized field of payment transactions
High-value assets require well-regarded lawyers with extensive transaction experience
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.
Professional and detailed advice in the area of social activities and businesses related to culture and the arts
A full service firm with practice areas crucial for matters relating to consumer law, including general corporate, dispute avoidance and resolution, and regulatory compliance
We provide one-stop services based on the latest knowledge in the automotive, aviation and maritime areas, where technological innovation is advancing.
Providing professional and detailed legal support telecommunications and radio wave-related industries
Regulatory/Regulated Transactions：People
Regulatory/Regulated Transactions：Newsletters
- INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW BULLETIN
- Japan Places New Restrictions on Exports of Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
- FINANCIAL REGULATION BULLETIN
- Japan Permits Digital Salary Payments
- ASSET MANAGEMENT BULLETIN
- New Exemptions to Attract Foreign Investment Managers
- ASSET MANAGEMENT BULLETIN
- Lowering the Entry Barrier for Foreign Asset Management Firms: Introduction of the “Financial Market Entry Office”
- 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
- Public Service
- The "Guidelines for NFT Businesses 3rd Edition," in which Masafumi Masuda was involved in the formulation as Legal Counsel of the NFT Subcommittee, is released by Japan Cryptoasset Business Association (JCBA)
- Public Service
- Revised "Guidelines on Blockchain Games," whose formulation included the involvement of Masafumi Masuda, are released by CESA, JOGA, and MCF
- Public Service
- Masafumi Masuda becomes a member of the Peer Review Committee for "the Development of Basic Technology and Rules for the Expansion of the Virtual Economy," Strategic Innovation Promotion Program, Cabinet Office
- Awards
- MHM receives awards at ALB Japan Law Awards 2024
- Awards
- The Best Lawyers in Japan™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2025 edition)
Regulatory/Regulated Transactions：Seminars
- Jul. 25, 2024External Seminars
- "AI and Web3 technologies for building growth and trust"
- 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"
Regulatory/Regulated Transactions：Publications
- Magazine Article
- "Overview of the Act on the Promotion of Cash Flow-Based Lending (Part 1) - Focusing on Enterprise Value Charge (EVC)"
- Magazine Article
- "Metaverse Legal Issues and Policy Trends"
- Magazine Article
- "Contracts Created with Generative AI and Consumer Protection"
- Magazine Article
- "Key Points for Disclosure of 'Material Agreements' Based on Revisions to the Cabinet Office Order on Disclosure"
- Article
- "The Financial Technology Law Review Edition 7 - Japan"