Ippei Shimizu
TMI Associates
TMI Associates
Client SatisfactionThe team at TMI Associates advises clients in the finance and IT sectors, including patent matters related to blockchain. The team, co-led by Haruo Narimoto, Makiko Yamamoto, Arito Ogoshi, and Takatsugu Kitajima, has established a dedicated fintech group to offer systematic and comprehensive support for growing fintech-related needs. Narimoto specialises in investment-type crowdfunding in Japan, Ogoshi is well-versed in financial regulation, and Kitajima focuses on fintech businesses, particularly those utilising blockchain technologies. Recognised for his knowledge of financial regulation, Ippei Shimizu is another name to note.
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Work highlights
- Advised 3rd Economy, Ltd. regarding the service of issuing and selling tokens representing small-lot monetary claims of business companies, such as trade receivables, to investors.
- Advised Startale Labs Pte., Ltd. on entering into a capital and business alliance with Sony Network Communications Inc. through the issuance of preferred stocks thereto.
- Advised NTT Group regarding the implementation of the digital asset wallet service, which is one of the projects through which NTT Group enters into the web3 business and sets up a new business.
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Leading associates: Bengoshi
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Haruo Narimoto, Makiko Yamamoto, Arito Ogoshi, Takatsugu Kitajima