Chihiro Ashizawa
Clifford Chance (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)Clifford Chance (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)’s broad fintech offering encompasses M&A, blockchain and AI tech, data privacy, financial regulations, and capital markets work, among other areas. Practice head Yusuke Abe draws on his strong banking and finance experience to advise start-ups in relation to fintech matters. Capital markets lawyers Reiko Sakimura and Leng-Fong Lai are both active in the fintech space. Natsuko Sugihara’s varied practice covers M&A, private equity, and, increasingly, fintech matters, and the overlap of these areas. With in-depth knowledge of corporate governance and securities law issues, Michihiro Nishi regularly advises on the acquisition and integration of fintech companies.
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Testimonials
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‘Hajime Saito of the Tokyo office has expertise in a wide range of fields, including the fintech sector. He provides accurate advice on Japan's positioning within the global context, and what strategies should be taken with a global perspective, based on the latest information obtained through collaboration with European and Asian teams, as well as from his business trips.’
‘Clifford Chance has a global network of information in the fintech sector and is committed to information dissemination through seminars and reports. In particular, in the field of digital assets, they have deep insights based on practical experience, such as involvement in drafting ISLA contract templates and handling actual tokenisation cases.'
Key clients
- Zodia Custody Limited
- Sekisui House, Ltd.
Lawyers
Leading associates: Bengoshi
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Eiichi Kanda
Clifford Chance (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Yusuke Abe