Baker McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise)’s TMT group in Tokyo advises on the full range of disputes, transactions, and regulatory issues. Kensaku Takase focuses on IT transactions, including those involving outsourcing, licensing, and cloud-based solutions. He leads the team alongside Yutaka Kimura, who advises major Japanese and international companies operating in the TMT sector. Daisuke Tatsuno specialises in IP rights, including those relating to broadcasting and telecoms companies.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A strong team with international experience and an understanding of multicultural environments.'

Key clients

  • Development Bank of Japan
  • Seiko Epson Corporation

Work highlights

  • Acted for both DBJ and Seiko Epson in their investment into 3DEO.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kensaku Takase, Yutaka Kimura

Other key lawyers

Daisuke Tatsuno, Byron Frost, Tsugihiro Okada