Nishimura & Asahi‘s team provides advice on a broad range of fintech issues, including payment services, crypto-assets, blockchain, and crowdfunding. The team is led by Naoya Ariyoshi, who is well-versed in advising on financial regulations and transactions, including crypto-asset transactions and social trading. Susumu Tanizawa has particular expertise in M&A transactions and payment spaces, while Akihiro Shiba represents clients in licensing, compliance, and other regulatory matters. Toshiyuki Yamamoto and Akihiro Shimoda, who focus on financial regulations and transactions related to venture finance and startup businesses, are also members to note.

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Work highlights

  • Advised the Institution for a Global Society Corp on its learn-to-earn project, called the ONGAESHI Project.
  • Advised SCSK Corporation, a Japanese IT company, on obtaining a funds transfer transactionanalysis business license for its subsidiary, SCSK RegTech Edge Corporation.
  • Advised Resona Holdings, Inc. on an agreement to strengthen its strategic capital and business alliance with Digital Garage, Inc. for the purpose of building a convenient, safe, and secure-cashless society.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Naoya Ariyoshi

Other key lawyers

Susumu Tanizawa, Akihiro Shiba, Toshiyuki Yamamoto, Akihiro Shimoda