Baker McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise)’s TMT group in Tokyo advises on the full range of disputes, transactions, and regulatory issues. Kensaku Takase focuses on IT transactions, including those involving outsourcing, licensing, and cloud-based solutions. He leads the team alongside Yutaka Kimura, who advises major Japanese and international companies operating in the TMT sector. Daisuke Tatsuno specialises in IP rights, including those relating to broadcasting and telecoms companies.
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‘A strong team with international experience and an understanding of multicultural environments.'
Key clients
- Development Bank of Japan
- Seiko Epson Corporation
Work highlights
- Acted for both DBJ and Seiko Epson in their investment into 3DEO.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Kensaku Takase; Yutaka Kimura
Other key lawyers
Daisuke Tatsuno; Byron Frost; Tsugihiro Okada