The fintech team at Atsumi & Sakai offers legal support for technological innovations in various industries, focusing on their application to regulations in areas such as banking, payment services, securities, insurance, anti-money laundering, and data privacy. The team is jointly led by Yuri Suzuki, who is an expert in stablecoin legislation; Takafumi Ochiai, who specialises in dispute resolution within the fintech sector; and Kenichi Tanizaki, who brings extensive experience in banking and financial matters, including expertise in bank APIs. The three co-heads also lead seminars, speak at panel discussions, and regularly publish articles on various fintech topics.
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Testimonials
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- 'Atsumi & Sakai has a very strong fintech team supported by ancillary corporate and commercial teams. They leave no stone unturned.'
Key clients
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. MUFG Bank, Ltd.
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG)
- The Organization of Global Financial City Tokyo (FinCity.Tokyo)
- Fintech Association of Japan (FAJ)
- Japanese Bankers Association (JBA)
- The Center for Financial Industry Information Systems (FISC)
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
- Cabinet Office
- Japan Association of Financial Services Intermediary Business
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Yuri Suzuki
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Yuri Suzuki; Takafumi Ochiai; Kenichi Tanizaki
Other key lawyers
Osamu Fujiwara