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: Bengoshi

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Takafumi Ochiai
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

Other key lawyers

Osamu Fujiwara