The TMT team at Baker McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise), co-headed by Kensaku Takase and Yutaka Kimura, is well known for its work within the fintech sector, advising numerous financial institutions and technology companies. Among other matters, the TMT team regularly deals with M&A and joint ventures, IP issues, e-commerce, and data protection. Takase primarily focuses on IT related matters, including outsourcing, licensing, and cloud based solutions. Kimura advises both domestic and global clients, such as investment banks and start-ups on joint ventures and M&A.
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Testimonials
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- 'Mr. Kimura and his associates were great. Their flexibility and creativity are amazing.'
- 'From our experience, Baker McKenzie is leading the market in Tokyo for mid-sized cross border matters. They are highly connected to many major players in the business arena in Japan and act in a very professional manner in the matters they are involved in.'
- 'I have worked with Yutaka Kimura on numerous occasions. Yutaka is a very experienced cross-border M&A practitioner. His diverse personal international experience is well demonstrated in his professional approach and work ethic.'
- 'Yutaka Kimura is highly responsive, detailed oriented and has very good interpersonal skills. His calm and friendly attitude, high level of English, combined with his high professional skills make him a leading attorney in Baker's office and Tokyo overall.'
Key clients
- Benesse Holdings, Inc.
Work highlights
- Acted for Benesse Holdings, Inc. on its capital and business alliance agreement with SkyHive Technologies Holdings Inc.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Gaiben
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kensaku Takase, Yutaka Kimura