The fintech team at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu has extensive experience representing major Japanese banks and financial institutions in business developments and reforms involving mobile payments, biometric authentication, AI, and related technologies. Led by Taku Umezawa and Keiji Tonomura, the team assist with collaborations, joint ventures, and acquisitions of fintech startups. Umezawa is prominent in financial regulation area and data protection, while Tonomura focuses on tech-related transactions, data protection and privacy. Another name to note is Shu Sasaki, who has been focusing on financial regulation and fintech matters.
Testimonials
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- 'The firm can provide specialist advice in various legal areas. Mr. Keiji Tonomura is excellent and quick to respond to various legal questions.'
- 'The team coordinates cross-department collaborations very well. Additionally, Keiji Tonomura, who was in charge of our case, helped us to stay updated on policy changes surrounding cryptocurrencies. This allowed us to proceed while incorporating the latest developments.'
Key clients
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
- Toyota Financial Services Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Gaiaz on the launch of the PlanetDAO project, utilising Kabushiki Kaisha as a vehicle for DAO.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Taku Umezawa, Keiji Tonomura