Masato Honma
Baker McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise)Baker McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) is at the forefront of developments in the Japanese fintech space, providing a comprehensive service to regulators, financial institutions, digital leaders, and tech incubators/start-ups. One of the leading members of the firm’s Global Fintech Initiative, Gavin Raftery has considerable experience advising financial institutions and tech companies on a wide range of matters, including AI, algorithmic trading, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, data monetisation, and cybersecurity. Financial regulations specialist Masato Honma provides key support on fintech matters, and often advises on financial regulations.
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Key clients
- DBS Bank
- UBS AG
- SBI Digital Asset Holdings Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised DBS Bank, UBS AG and SBI Digital Asset Holdings Co., Ltd. on the structuring, documentation and registration of the world's first natively-issued digital cross-border repo transaction.
- Prepared comprehensive reports for Japan Financial Services Agency on US/EU regulation over AML/CFT, insider trading, and market manipulation involving digital assets and decentralised finance, and legal status of digital assets under US/EU insolvency procedure, together with US enforcement case analysis prepared by EY Strategy and Consulting.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gavin Raftery