Atsumi & Sakai adviss financial institutions, start-ups and IT vendors at the intersection of tech innovation and regulatory compliance. The team provides guidance across a range of legal areas, including banking, payment services, securities, insurance, anti-money laundering and data privacy. The practice is jointly led by Yuri Suzuki who brings deep expertise in advising on crypto-assets and stablecoins, Takafumi Ochiai who has significant experience handling both domestic and international regulatory investigations, and Kenichi Tanizaki who is particularly well-versed in structured finance and securitisation matters.
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Key clients
- Financial Services Agency (FSA)
- 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 Financial Service Intermediary Business Association
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Yuri Suzuki
Next Generation Partners: Bengoshi
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
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