Miki Goto
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Client SatisfactionIn addition to leveraging its strong international network, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune recently established its own data privacy and digital practice group which is dedicated to advising on all matters concerning data privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity. The team has vast experience in advising its varied client base of domestic and international TMT companies on regulatory matters, M&A, and crisis management. Miki Goto, who is known for his 'special' expertise and 'profound' knowledge of data protection and IP, advises numerous large electronic companies. Takashi Nakazaki is recommended for his expertise in advising on software development, platform services, and digital forensics related mandates. Kensuke Inoue and Hitoshi Ishihara are key names of note within the team.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'We worked on several matters with Miki Goto and his team in the area of data protection, where Miki Goto has developed special expertise and profound knowledge. He is a very experienced international lawyer who knows how to navigate in this environment very well.'
- 'We also work with Takashi Nakazaki, whose special technical understanding is outstanding.'
Key clients
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Murata Machinery (Muratec)
- Firstface Company Ltd.
- DENSO CORPORATION
- Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.
- JTEKT CORPORATION
- ADVICS CO., LTD.
- USHIO INC.
- BluE Nexus Corporation
- Taiyo Holdings Co., LTd.
- KAKEN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
- Amazon Japan G.K.
- Japan Digital Space Economy Federation
- Personal Information Protection Commission
- CMIC HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Rakuten Vissel Kobe, Inc.
- Sony Corporation
- National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
Work highlights
- Advised Japan Digital Space Economy Federation in its preparation and publication of a pioneering report entitled 'Report for Economic Development of Digital Economy', which identifies and discusses various legal issues involving Metaverse, including, IP, data protection/privacy as well as block-chain technology (such as NFT).
- Advised Bandai Namco Entertainment on setting up an investment fund that is aimed at creating partnerships with technology startups to accelerate the company’s goal of creating new experiences around its most popular entertainment properties. The firm then advised on the subsequent acquisition and investment into various companies.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Yasufumi Shiroyama, Yoshikazu Iwase, Akihito Nakamachi, Wataru Shimizu, Miki Goto, Masayuki Yamanouchi, Nobuto Shirane