In the current age of digitalization and technological advancements, businesses and industries across the globe are continually transforming. These changes are no different in the financial industry that has given rise to innovative financial technologies (Fintech). However, with such advancement comes legal implications, necessitating the role of legal advisors who specialize in Fintech. Japan, one of the technological hotspots in the world, is home to some of the most experienced and renowned FinTech Legal lawyers. In this article, we will get to know some of the key figures in Japan’s FinTech legal landscape, their backgrounds, their firms, and contributions to the industry.
FinTech lawyers play a crucial part in shaping the contours of this nascent but rapidly evolving sector. Keeping up with the FinTech revolution requires a strong understanding of the regulatory environment, ongoing changes, and their impact on new and existing business models. Their work often encompasses various areas, including payments, financial regulation, cryptocurrency, blockchain, lending, crowdfunding, data protection, and cybersecurity, among others.
Japan, with its progressive regulatory stance towards FinTech, has become a sought-after jurisdiction for FinTech startups, banks, and other financial institutions. The lawyers listed here have shown exceptional foresight and intuition, helping their clients navigate through Japan’s complex regulatory landscape. With that said, let’s delve in and learn more about these exceptional lawyers who are not just surviving in this transformative journey, they’re helping shape it.
Yuri Suzuki
Yuri Suzuki advises major financial institutions on various legal and regulatory matters related to FinTech businesses, with her specialisms covering P2P payments, e-money, lending and crowdfunding, crypto-assets and tokenisation. She is located in Japan.
Ken Kawai
Ken Kawai is well known in the cryptocurrency market, and also advises FinTech startups on a wide range of regulatory matters. Clients praise his high level of knowledge.
Yukinao Takamatsu
Yukinao Takamatsu is well versed in cryptocurrency and is an inspector at the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, the Japanese crypto industry’s self-regulatory body. His work includes crypto and payments matters.
Akihiro Shiba
Akihiro Shiba has considerable experience in domestic and international financial transactions, with particular expertise in financial regulation.
Takeshi Nagase
Takeshi Nagase is an expert in blockchain matters, including Web3 and NFTs, security token offerings and related matters. He advises on regulatory matters and handles transactional work.
Shunsuke Aoki
Shunsuke Aoki specialises in financial regulation and capital markets work, particularly for security token offerings. He also handles M&A transactions.
Takane Hori
Takane Hori is a director of the FinTech Association Japan. Her work includes data protection and cybersecurity matters, as well as banking, cryptocurrency and payments mandates.
So Saito
So Saito specialises in blockchain and cryptocurrency. He has expertise in representing startup businesses, and advises clients on FinTech lending matters.
Taku Umezawa
Taku Umezawa advises clients on financial regulation, FinTech and M&A. Umezawa works with clients in the banking, payments, virtual money and InsurTech sectors.
Yoshihiro Kataoka
Yoshihiro Kataoka is a founding partner at the firm. He handles payments and financial services regulation work, and has significant experience in banking regulation and APIs.
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