Shinichiro (“Shin”) Mori
MANAGING PARTNER
Shinichiro (“Shin”) Mori is the Managing Partner of Mori & Partners, a Tokyo-based law firm serving a diverse range of international and domestic clients. He provides strategic legal counsel to corporations and investors seeking to establish, expand, or operate businesses in Japan, with particular experience in cross-border transactions and dispute resolution. His practice spans corporate and commercial law, insurance, real estate, regulatory compliance, and employment matters.
Shin also maintains a strong focus on the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sector, with recognized expertise in gaming and eSports. He advises global publishers, developers, and platform operators on market entry, regulatory compliance, content review, licensing, and dispute management in Japan. His work frequently involves navigating complex intersections of law, technology, and business, particularly in matters involving the Payment Services Act, consumer protection regulations, and intellectual property rights.
In addition, Shin represents clients in high-value international arbitration and litigation, and regularly engages with Japanese regulatory authorities on behalf of overseas companies. He is admitted to practice in Japan and New York, and is fluent in both English and Japanese.
Practice Areas
- Technology, Media & Telecommunication (TMT)
- Gaming & Esports
- Insurance
- Commercial Litigation & International Arbitration
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Japan Market Entry (Japan subsidiary & branch support)
Admissions
New York Bar
Japanese Bar (The Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association)
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Columbia University, Law School
The University of Tokyo, School of Law (J.D.)
The University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law (LL.B.)
Professional Experience
Alternate Statutory Auditor, ispace, Inc., 2025
Japan Representative, Supercell Oy, 2024
Co-Representative, Metacore Japan, G.K., 2024
Founder & Managing Partner, Mori & Partners, 2023
Partner, Momo-o, Matsuo & Namba, 2019-2023
Country Representative (Japan), the Asia-Pacific Forum for International Arbitration (AFIA), 2016
Associate, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, United Kingdom, 2015-2016
Associate, Momo-o, Matsuo & Namba, 2009
Publications
Report on digitalization of legislative affairs and the organization and utilization of legal data
The Digital Agency of the Japanese Government (2024)
The Insurance Disputes Law Review: Edition 6 – Japan Chapter
Law Business Research Ltd. (2023)
Enforcement of Judgements 2022 (Japan Chapter)
Chambers and Partners (2022)
The Insurance Disputes Law Review; Edition 5 (Japan Chapter)
Law Business Research Ltd. (2022)
Enforcement of Judgements 2021 (Japan Chapter)
Chambers and Partners (2021)
Foreign Investments in Israel
Business Law Journal (November 2020)
International Arbitration 2020 (Japan Chapter)
Chambers and Partners (2020)
Cartels 2019 (Japan Chapter)
Mondaq (2019)
Practice on Information Management
Shin Nihon Hoki (2018)
International Arbitration 2019 (Japan Chapter)
Chambers and Partners (2018)
Q&A Shareholders Meeting Practices
Shojihomu (2012)
Practice on Information Management
Shin Nihon Hoki (2011)
Seminars and Presentations
- Opening speaker at the Asia-Pacific Forum for International Arbitration (AFIA) seminar on AI, FinTech, and Space Arbitration, titled “Arbitration and New Tech Horizons: Brighter Days Ahead?”, 2023
- Speaker, “Trends and Access to Third-Party Funding”, 2021
- Lecturer, “International Arbitration (Advanced),” an e-learning series by JIDRC (Japan International Dispute Resolution Center), 2020
- Speaker, “International Commercial Arbitration and Mediation—Key Issues for Resolving International Commercial Disputes”, 2020
- Panelist, “New York State Bar Association’s International Section Global Conference”, 2019
- Moderator, “YJAA-AFIA Joint Seminar”, 2017
Interviews & Media Features
- Esports Legal News – Esports M&A in Japan: DD Checklist before Fusion
- Esports Legal News – Brand Protection in the Japanese Gaming Industry
- Legal Pitfalls in the eSports Industry — Unwitting Illegal Activities You May Be Committing? (eSports World)
- Legal Issues Surrounding Sudden Layout Change at the International Masters Tokyo Tournament (eSports World )
- Lawyers Guide 2020, Business Law Journal (February 2020)
- Lawyers Guide M&A, Business Law Journal (September 2019)
T: +813-6831-9282
E: shinichiro.mori@mps-legal.com