Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT)

Our firm provides comprehensive legal services in the Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) sector and other emerging business areas. We support clients across a wide range of needs, from regulatory compliance and licensing requirements to fundraising, commercial contracting, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. Our services cover the entire business lifecycle, including capital raising (such as equity, preferred shares, and crowdfunding), employee incentive schemes (such as stock options), contract negotiations with counterparties, and IP-related matters.

We have particular strength in cross-border matters, advising European, U.S., and Asian companies on entering the Japanese market, as well as supporting Japanese companies in expanding overseas.

Recent TMT-Related Matters

Regulatory & Government Affairs

  • Represented a European IT company in filing a notification under the Telecommunications Business Act with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and continue to act as its domestic legal representative.
  • Served as an expert researcher and contributor to a government-commissioned study and report for the Digital Agency on the digitalization of legislative processes and the effective use of statutory data.

Startups & Fundraising

  • Acted as legal counsel to an AI-related startup in its Series B and C equity financings.
  • Represented the founder of an IT startup in an exit transaction through a share exchange, serving as counsel for the founder.

Content & Media

  • Assisted a U.S.-based software vendor in its entry into the Japanese market, including subsidiary incorporation, joint development agreements, and employment matters.
  • Advised a U.S.-based e-commerce company on the construction of its logistics system, drafting delivery agreements and terms of use.
  • Drafted and advised on a payment services system development agreement for a Korean IT company entering Japan.
  • Advised an EdTech company on its core business documentation, including system development agreements, terms of service, and related contracts.

Publications & Thought Leadership

Our lawyers contribute to the advancement of the TMT field not only through practice but also through research and publications. Recent examples include: