Nishimura & Asahi advises a broad range of clients, including Japanese banks, financial institutions and start-ups on fintech matters relating to blockchain tech, crowdfunding and app-based financial transactions. The practice is led by Naoya Ariyoshi who represents clients across a spectrum of corporate issues, including social trading, payment services, crypto-asset transactions and crowdfunding. Yusuke Motoyanagi offers strong expertise in asset management, equity capital markets and financial regulatory compliance. Dai Mizui is also a key name, particularly noted for his guidance on digital payments, blockchain and token-based services, as well as anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, and counter-proliferation financing regulations.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
- Siiibo Securities Co., Ltd.
- Orient Corporation
- Japan Communications Inc.
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company, Ltd
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
- Rakuten Group, Inc.
- LY Corporation
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates: Bengoshi
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Dai Mizui
Practice head
Naoya Ariyoshi
Other key lawyers
Dai Mizui; Yusuke Motoyanagi