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.
Automobiles, automotive parts, and mobility services
For many years we have represented automobile and automotive parts manufacturers both in Japan and overseas. We have recently been deeply involved in providing legal support for innovations in such areas as autonomous cars and mobility and logistics services.
Aviation and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
In addition to handling financial transactions related to air transportation and aircraft manufacturing, we have been active with recent developments in the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) sector.
Ships and maritime affairs
We handle a variety of matters involving ship financing, legal advice regarding maritime transport, and the restructuring of marine businesses. We have recently been active in supporting the realization of automated ship operations from a legal perspective.
Automobiles, Aviation and Ships：People
Automobiles, Aviation and Ships：Legal Topics
Automobiles, Aviation and Ships：Newsletters
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.10 July 2024
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.9 May 2024
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.8 March 2024
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.7, January 2024
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.1 January 2023
Automobiles, Aviation and Ships：News
- Awards
- The Best Lawyers in Japan™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2025 edition)
- Media
- 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"
- Awards
- Top rankings received from Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
- Media
- 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"
- Media
- 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"
Automobiles, Aviation and Ships：Seminars
- Mar. 9, 2023External Seminars
- "ReVision Mobility Summit 2023"
- Mar. 8, 2023External Seminars
- "IPBA2023：New Mobility Solutions in the World of Autonomous/Electric Vehicles and Urban Air Mobility Vehicles"
- Feb. 16, 2022External Seminars
- ”Automated Driving System and the Law”
- Sep. 29, 2020External Seminars
- "Japan Drone 2020 Drone Innovation Seminar “Legal risks and interpretations of drones from skilled pilots and lawyers”"
- Aug. 28, 2020External Seminars
- "Challenge of MONET Technologies and Legislative Developments Aimed at Carrying forward MaaS"
Automobiles, Aviation and Ships：Publications
- Article
- "International Comparative Legal Guide to: Aviation Finance & Leasing Japan 2024"
- Magazine Article
- "Latest legal trends in Japan on automated vehicles"
- Article
- "International Comparative Legal Guide to: Aviation Law 2024 - Regulations on Drone Flights in Japan"
- Magazine Article
- "Latest Discussions on Mobility (Autonomous Driving and Ride-sharing)"
- Book
- "Regulations on Autonomous Cars and MaaS Businesses (2nd ed.)"