7 November 2024
"The New NFT Textbook," written by So Saito, Shinpei Asano, and Kazuki Imanari, was published by Asahi Shimbun Publications.
"The New NFT Textbook," written by So Saito, Shinpei Asano, and Kazuki Imanari, was published by Asahi Shimbun Publications.
So Saito and Yu Mizushima of our firm have participated in the "Domestic Cryptocurrency ETF Study Group," which comprises cryptocurrency exchange operators, securities companies, asset management firms, trust banks, and legal and tax experts. Together with the other members of the study group, they have released a proposal titled "Recommendations for the Establishment of Cryptocurrency ETFs in Japan."
An article written by So Saito of our firm was published in Jurist No.1602.
An article written by So Saito and Kazuki Imanari of our firm was published in LIR Japan(Fourth edition).
An article written by So Saito of our firm was published in a report by the SBI Institute for Financial and Economic Research.
So Saito was recognized forBanking and Finance Law, Financial Institution Regulatory Law and FinTech Practice by Best Lawyers in Japan 2025.
Shuhei Tsudo (admitted in Japan) has joined the firm and is currently working at our Marunouchi Office.
An article written by So Saito of our firm was published in the February issue of Nikkei FinTech No. 95.
An article written by So Saito and Kazuki Imanari of our firm was published in LIR Japan(Third edition).
Our firm has been selected as a ”Leading Firm” by Legal 500 in FinTech and Investment Funds 2024 in Japan. Mr. So Saito and Ms. Yuki Sato were selected as “Leading Individuals” in FinTech and Investment Funds respectively.
Changsoo Ahn (admitted in Japan) has joined the firm and is currently working at our Marunouchi Office.
So Saito has been ranked by Chambers and Partners as one of the 2024 attorneys in the FinTech field.
Our firm was selected as one of the “Technology, media & telecommunications” in 2023 Japan Law Firm Awards.
Yu Mizushima has joined the firm and is currently working at our Akasaka Office.
Changsoo Ahn (admitted in Japan) has joined the firm and is currently working at our Marunouchi Office.
William T. Gillespie has joined the firm and is currently working at our Marunouchi Office.
Nobuhiro Funakushi (admitted in Japan) has joined the firm and is currently working at our Marunouchi Office.
An article written by So Saito and Kazuki Imanari of our firm was published in LIR Japan(Second edition).
An article written by So Saito and Shinpei Asano of our firm was published in "SFJ JOURNAL Vol.27".
An article written by So Saito of our firm was published in "Securitization Handbook/2023ver.".
An article written by So Saito and Kazuki Imanari of our firm was published in LIR Japan(First edition).
We are pleased to announce that our firm will be sponsoring the SHIBUYA CITY FC soccer team (SCFC) .
SCFC is a soccer club aiming for the J-League from Shibuya. Under the philosophy of "PLAYNEW & SCRAMBLE," the team advocates the creation of an unprecedented creative soccer club with new and playful activities on and off the pitch that take advantage of Shibuya's diversity.
As a firm with many clients based in Shibuya, we would like to support them in their future endeavors.
We agree with the team's philosophy and aim to contribute the growth and success of both the team and local community and inspiring individuals to pursue and realize one's dreams.
Both new graduates and mid-career positions are available.
If you are interested in joining us, please contact to plc@innovationlaw.jp.https://www.chuokeizai.co.jp/bjh/news/2023/010067.html
Yo Tamura (admitted in Japan and New York) has joined the firm and is currently working at our Marunouchi Office.
So Saito’s comments were published in the Nihon Keizai shimbun.
So Saito‘s comments were published in the Asian Legal Business(December 2022).
“Metaverse & NFT” Written by So Saito and others, was published by Impress Corporation.
So Saito of our office was selected as the FinTech field of Chambers and Partners.
An article written by So Saito and Shinpei Asano of our firm was published in Kinzai Weekly No. 3467.
An article written by So Saito of our firm was published in NBL Magazine No.1221.
So Saito’s comments were published in the Asian Legal Business(June 2022).
Our firm was selected as one of the “Top 10 Law Firms to Watch” in the Japanese edition of Asian Legal Business.
So Saito’s comments were published in the Nikei shimbun.
So Saito’s comments were published in the Asahi shimbun.
We have started posting as a partner on Smartround.
“New special benefit: Free online interview (first time, up to 45 minutes)We will consult about investment contracts!”
So Saito spoke at Liberal Democratic Party’s Parliamentarians for Blockchain Promotion “Crypto Assets and Securities Regulation”.
So Saito spoke at the Digital Finance Law Forum's 2024 Winter Conference in Tokyo, Japan, on “Legal Trends and Policy Implications in Japan and South Korea Concerning Disguised Assets".
So Saito spoke at the Tokyo Financial Awards "Related Regulations -Environment of Japan FinTech Regulations 2024-".
So Saito spoke at DAO Tokyo2024 "Session 7 ~ Freedom of the Internet".
So Saito spoke at Japan Blockchain Association "Europe Tour Debriefing Session - web3-related Regulations Overseas and Recommendations".
So Saito spoke at Lisse Co., Ltd."Basic Mechanism of AI, Utilization in Enterprises, Legal Issues".
So Saito spoke at SBI Center for Financial and Economic Research "RWA Tokens and Japanese Law".
So Saito spoke at Marketing Salon "Web3 and MarketingSo Saito spoke at Marketing Salon ".
So Saito spoke at WEB3BB"Web3 Regulations and Cases in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan".
So Saito spoke at the Fintech Training Community and Study Session "RWA Tokens and Japanese Law".
So Saito spoke at the Tokyo Financial Awards "Related Regulations -Environment of Japan FinTech Regulations-".
So Saito spoke at the Fintech Training Community and Study Session "RWA Tokens and Japanese Law".
So Saito spoke at WEB3BB “Web3 Legal Updates”.
So Saito spoke at TEAMS WEB3 SUMMIT “Changes and possibilities for exchanges due to the development of Web3”.
So Saito spoke at Liberal Democratic Party’s Parliamentarians for Blockchain Promotion “DAOs and Japanese Law – Current Status and Future”.
So Saito spoke at SBI Financial and Economic Research Institute “Recent Trends and Further Development of Web3”.
So Saito spoke at FinGATE “The Future of Finance – The Revolutionary Role of AI”.
So Saito spoke at Securitization Forum of Japan “Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Web3 – including Similarities with Securitization Transactions -“.
So Saito spoke at Japan Blockchain Association and Fintech Association event “fintech x web3 x sustainability”.
So Saito spoke at Info Com Research, Inc. “Potential of Metaverse Business and Legal Regulations – Domestic and Foreign Cases and Japanese Law -”.
So Saito spoke at Japan Empowerment Summit 2023 presented by Metaverse Japan “Standardization of the Metaverse From Japan to the world”.
So Saito spoke at Japan Research Institute for New Systems of Society “Potential of Metaverse Business and Legal Regulations – Domestic and Foreign Cases and Japanese Law”.
So Saito spoke at NFT Tokyo 2022 “Regulations and Issues Companies Need to Know When Entering Web 3“.
So Saito spoke at Legal Plus Smmit event JAPAN “Crypto & Blockchain Disputes in Japan – Whats Coming in 2023“.
Sergio Elias-Wilson spoke at Founder Institute Japan “Legal & IP”.
So Saito and Yuki Sato spoke at GC Summit Japan event “Emerging Tech – Web3, AI, Metaverse, Robotics etc.”.
So Saito spoke at LiB Consulting co.,ltd Youtube channel “What is the “Metaverse”? [Business Trends]”.
So Saito spoke at Cocone web3 event “Anatomy of the web3 business scheme in Japan”.
So Saito and Shinpei Asano spoke at Kinzai Seminar “NFT, Metaverse and Japanese Law”.
So Saito spoke at EY Japan FinTech Seminar “How to Establish the NFT Market in Society”.
So Saito spoke at Liberal Democratic Party’s Parliamentarians for Blockchain Promotion “The regulatory requirements with regard to the use of DeFIs”.
So Saito spoke at “Study Session on Attracting International Financial Functions” held by Fukuoka Prefecture.
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]
So Saito held a seminar on “Financing through STO (Security Token Offering) – legal issues in and out of Japan” [Handout in JP]
Yuki Sato held a seminar for startup accelerators/supporters as a part of “Unicorn Programmed” managed by Yamaguchi Financial Group Inc.
TEAMZ Blockchain Summit 2019 Discussion, “STO’s – The New Kid On The Block”
“Comparative Analysis on STO (Security Token Offering ) in Japan and in Korea – Commentary on STO Regulations by attorneys from both countries”/CoinBeneJapan Sponsored Event [Handout in JP]
“Will STO(Security Token Offering) bring blockchain a renewed prosperity? ”/Jinse Meetup #JAPAN #VOL.2
“Cross Chain decentralized exchanges how would they boost development of wallet blockchain industry?”/AtoX & TEAM Cross chain Event
“Bitcoin and its criminal use – criminal cases”/National Police Agency, Cybercrime Division, Training Session
“Widespread use of cryptocurrency – current status and challenge for future”/2018 Asia Pacific Blockchain (Tokyo) Summit [Handout in JP]
“Crypto Crimes and Investigatory methodologies”/Aichi prefectural police headquarters
“Understanding Blockchain Investments: Virtual Currencies and Japan Regulations” / The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) [Handout in EN]
“Role of Crypto-currency Exchange and Japanese VC Act”／ASEAN＋3 BOND MARKET FORUM (ABMF) [Handout in EN]
Latest Trends Surrounding Virtual Currency and Its Legal System /JIPDEC [Handout in JP]
“ICO in Japan: Current Trend and Regulations” /Blockchain for Enterprise 2018 in Nagoya [Handout in JP]
“Virtual Currency Market in Japan” /PRC-Japan Virtual Currency Conference No.1 [Handout in JP]
“ICO and Japanese Law”/Financial Facsimile News Seminar [Handout in JP]
“Legal Framework for ICO”/ICO Conference [Handout in JP]
“Bitcoin and its criminal use – criminal cases”/Gunma prefectural police headquarters
“Summary of Japanese laws applicable to ICO” / Japan Blockchain Association Meetup Vol. 2
Impact on M&A transactions by Recent Low Updates
Study Sessions “Bitcoin and related criminal cases”/National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan
Legal issues of Blockchain technology which is of current interest as a new IT infrastructure／Financial Management Forums
Results of public comments: Virtual Currencies Act – Japan Blockchain Association Virtual Currencies Sector regular meeting [Handout in JP]
M&A strategies for Start-ups vol. 4 (Aoyama Startup Acceleration Center)
Cabinet Order, Cabinet Office Ordinance and the Guidelines of the Virtual Currency Law／at Japan Blockchain Association Virtual Currencies Sector regular meeting [Handout in JP]
Study Sessions of Investment Contract for Entrepreneurs “Funding, Investment Contract and Shareholders’ Agreement of Startups” / Fin Book Camp [Handout in JP]
Legal Clinic for Start-ups (Aoyama Startups Acceleration Center)
“Comments on New Virtual Currency Regulation and Treatment of Bitcoin in Bankruptcy Proceedings” [Handout in JP]
Latest Trends Surrounding Virtual Currency and Its Legal System / JIPDEC [Handout in JP]
Current Situation, Specific Cases and Legal Issues of FinTech and Blockchain Businesses / Seminar-info [Handout in JP]
Current situation and Legal issues of FinTech Businesses／Nagano Employers’ Association
Current situation and future regulation of virtual currency／Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry
Bitcoin, Blockchain and Japanese Law／The Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New regulation of virtual currency in Japan／Monthly Party With Mrs And Miss Bitcoin
New regulation of virtual currency in Japan／Japan Authority of Digital Assets Workshop [Handout in JP]
“Steps to Successful M&A / Capital and Business Alliance with International Enterprises” hosted by Toranomon Chuo Law Firm LPC
Current situation and legal issues of FinTech and Blockchain businesses／Tokyo Risk Manager Association Seminar [Handout in JP]
Prospective expansion of Drone business and legislative issues in Japan／Financial Facsimile News Seminar
Current situation and legal issues of FinTech business／Financial Management Forums
Current State of Digital Currency Regulation in Japan, Regulation Panel／The New Context Conference 2015 Tokyo
Legislation and Infrastructure in Need of Fintech Reform – Trends and Prospects Surrounding Virtual Currency / GMS Forum 2015
“Overview of the Social Security and Tax Number System and its Necessary Practices for Private Sector Enterprises” hosted by Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants Tokyo Chapter Second Block
“Compliance with the Social Security and Tax Number System for Accounting Firms” hosted by TKC Corporation Yotsuya Chapter
“Overview of the Social Security and Tax Number System and its Practices for Private Sector Enterprises” hosted by Tokyo Chapter of Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants
“Overseas Antitrust Seminar” co-hosted by Catalyst Japan
The Rise of Bitcoin / Rakuten Financial Conference 2015
Inside Bitcoins Singapore
Bitcoin Regulation and Activities of the Japan Authority of Digital Assets／Bitcoin Center NYC
“Recommendation of Internal Audit, How to Prevent Legal Violations and Law Enforcement, co-hosted by Catalyst Japan
Bitcoin business and the Japanese law / Financial Facsimile News Seminar
Overview of Bitcoins and Handling under the Japanese Law / Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Seminar
“How to Prevent the Leakage of Know-how and Technology” hosted by Namura & Partners
“Successful M&A from Sellers’ Point of View” hosted by Japan Business Innovation Inc.
Practical Operation of Contract Management and Disputes for “New Managers” in Overseas Construction Businesses
“Legal and Practical Points of Investing in Foreign Investment Funds,” Financial Facsimile News
Vietnamese Law, Vietnamese Real Property Law and Urban Development Law for Vietnam’s Urban Development
Capital Procurement (Contingent Capital) under Basel III
Case Examples of Losses Suffered / Overseas Construction Projects Contract Management for “New Managers” in Overseas Construction Projects
Legal Issues relating to the Default of Sovereign Debt
Case Examples of Failures and Disputes of Overseas Construction seen in Publically Announced Materials and Future Risk Management
Methods of Capital Procurement under Basel III
Legal Issues and Future Corporate Responses relating to Reconstruction following the Great East Japan Earthquake
Various Issues of CDS Practice and Credit Event Assessments
Japan and the Islamic financial markets
Islamic Finance and the Japanese Legal System
The Emissions Trading System and Legal Points of Note as seen from the Perspective of Finance
Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy (ICS) Endowed Class “Practical Aspects of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act”
Financial Strategies Moving One Step Forward
The financial crisis and practical remedies to the financial and economic situation in local areas
The Collapse of Originator / Securitized Products and Opportunities for Servicers’ Activities
Self-Procured Capital through Tier 1 Preferred Securities / Tier 2 Subordinated Bonds and BIS Regulations
Self-Procured Capital through Tier 1 Preferred Securities / Tier 2 Subordinated Bonds and BIS Regulations
Legal Issues of CDO, Synthetic CDO and Dealing with the Subprime Problem
Islamic Finance and Project Financing
Issues under Japanese Law accompanying the Issuance, Composition and Investments of Sukuk
The Collapse of Originator / Securitized Products and Opportunities for Servicers’ Activities
Islamic Finance and Issues under Japanese Law
Islamic Finance and Issues under Japanese Law