At Latham & Watkins Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise, the TMT practice is part of the firm’s integrated data and tech transactions group. The cross-disciplinary team which is often instructed on complex IP matters, M&A, joint ventures and licensing deals by both large and startup companies operating across the tech, marketing, electronics, manufacturing and medtech sectors. With a longstanding presence in the Japanese market, Stuart Beraha oversees the practice and often acts for high-profile clients on cross-border IP and tech-related transactions. Beraha works alongside senior associate Benjamin Han, who is especially sought after to advise on commercial matters by multinational companies operating in the tech, pharmaceuticals, and telecom arenas.

Sitting within the firm’s technology transactions group, Morrison Foerster's TMT team is prominent across a wide range of industries; most notably telecom, software, biotechnology, manufacturing and semiconductors. In addition to its proven track record in complex cross-border IP and tech-related transactions - including joint ventures, patent prosecution, licensing deals and M&A - the group is noted for its expertise in data protection, privacy and cybersecurity matters. Notable for his experience handling patent litigation, outsourcing projects, and M&A, Masato Hayakawa heads up the team. Managing partner Ken Siegel focuses on acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, while Yukihiro Terazawa is recommended for dispute resolution - including IP, product liability and commercial transactions disputes. Seth Graham is also recommended.

Leading Japanese and international companies – including Panasonic Corporation, PayPal Holdings, and SoftBank – turn to White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association)'s TMT practice for advice on large cross-border transactions. Active in the field of new technologies such as cryptocurrency, virtual reality, robotics, and AI, the group is often engaged in private equity and venture capital deals. The team is co-led by Jun Usami and Nels Hansen, who are recommended for large high-profile corporate and M&A transactions, with a focus on the tech sector. Other key names to note include David Albagli, Shino Asayama and Naoya Shiota, the latter of whom joined the group in October 2021 from Mori Hamada & Matsumoto.