Combining years of experience in the field of corporate deals and capital markets with an in-depth understanding of new technologies we are uniquely positioned to develop innovative solutions for our clients.
The FinTech industry is without doubt one of the most dynamic industries globally. Sitting at the intersection between traditional finance and technology it is also one of the most complex regulatory areas. We enjoy working in this environment and are consistently ranked among the top FinTech lawyers in Japan.
Mergers and acquisitions are key strategies for companies to stimulate growth, gain a competitive advantage and increase their market share. We assist our clients in structuring their deals, setting up joint ventures and help them with their general corporate matters. Our clients range from early stage start-ups to established national and international players.
Our lawyers have worked for leading law firms in the US, UK, Hong Kong and Singapore for many years and have a wealth of experience in debt and equity issues, derivatives and structured products. Having a strong foothold in FinTech, we are further ideally positioned to help our clients to stay ahead of the curve and to drive financial innovation.
Our services cover the whole lifecycle of funds and range from the structuring and formation to capital raising, investment, operation management, and liquidations. We further assist foreign funds with their regulatory matters and portfolio investments in Japan.
Companies developing or deploying cutting-edge technologies do not only require specialized knowledge of the respective technologies but also an in-depth understanding of the legal risks and the regulatory environment. Our lawyers constantly expand their knowledge to stay ahead of the curve and advise clients on matters relating to product regulation, IP and personal data protection.
An article about “How to use the Personal Data Trust Bank – Overview of the new system to handle personal data” written by Yuki Sato and Arifumi Sunada was published in the November 2020 issue of The Journal of Information Science and Technology Association
Our office has joined Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA) as a supporting member.
Kazuyuki Nishihara joined So & Sato.
ACCJ Webinar [Handout in EN]
Results of Public Comments on Crypto Asset Derivatives Transactions and Crypto Asset Margin Transactions／JCBA [Handout in JP]
STO Panel
STO Seminar/Financial Facsimile News Seminar [Handout in JP]
Seminar on financing and introducing an effective incentive plan for start-ups / SOICO [Handout in JP]
