Media and Entertainment

Media related Regulations/Disputes

Due to the rapid evolution of information technology and the rapid development of communication equipment infrastructure, telecommunications carriers, the broadcasting industry, and various media industries have undergone structural transformation and are now facing new challenges. As a result, businesses are being required to properly comply with increasingly complex laws and regulations. In particular, in recent years, as awareness of personal information and data protection and the protection of young people has increased, there have been many cases where businesses have suffered significant damage to their reputations due to violations of regulations. Amid this trend, discussions and legislation on regulating social media have been progressing worldwide in recent years, and businesses are being asked to be flexible in responding to ever-fluctuating legal regulations. Our firm provides comprehensive services relating to media regulations on an ongoing basis, leveraging our extensive practical experience in major laws and regulations, such as the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations, and the Copyright Act, as well as our extensive knowledge of data regulations in a variety of countries and our global network. We not only provide legal review of new business schemes, but also have extensive experience in dealing with defamation and privacy violations, which are inevitable in the media industry, as well as dealing with the authorities, handling litigation, and crisis management response, and therefore are able to provide practical solutions according to the needs of our clients.

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Sayaka Kano
SayakaKano
Tokyo
Partner
Tokyo

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Sayaka Kano specializes in general corporate matters, eSports/Gaming, energy, and Data Protection. In addition, she supports corporate acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures, as well as provides advice on corporate transactions and regulations.
Shigeyoshi Ezaki
ShigeyoshiEzaki
Tokyo
Partner
Tokyo

Partner

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Shigeyoshi Ezaki is a partner at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune and has a general corporate practice, which includes advising and assisting Japanese and foreign clients with respect to antimonopoly law, corporate law, trade regulations and intellectual property law. In addition to his professional experience at the firm, Mr. Ezaki worked for the New York firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges as a foreign attorney (1998 to 1999).
Junichi Kondo
JunichiKondo
Tokyo
Partner
Tokyo

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Junichi Kondo is a partner at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune and is engaged principally in the fields of general corporate matters with an emphasis on M&A, joint venture and other corporate transactions including M&A-related financing. His scope of experience also includes healthcare matters including pharmaceutical regulations and software licensing.
Hitoshi Ishihara
HitoshiIshihara
Tokyo
Partner
Tokyo

Partner

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Hitoshi Ishihara provides a variety of legal services to various international and foreign-affiliated clients establishing and doing business in Japan, with an exceptional focus on cross-border business negotiation, dispute resolution, M&A, international trade, and corporate/commercial matters (including advice concerning corporate governance, compliance, JV management, and internal investigations). His distinctive English skill, backed by over seven years experience in the United States, enables him to effectively bridge the linguistic and cultural gap faced by his clients. Mr. Ishihara also provides pertinent and timely advice that matches the needs of clients expanding overseas, utilizing his rich experience in negotiating and coordinating with clients and counterparts not only from the United States and EU countries, but also in various other jurisdictions including those counties in Asia, Middle East, South America, and Eastern Europe. In the intellectual property field, Mr. Ishihara has extensive experience in IP licensing and transactions and also provides advice on regulatory issues especially in the entertainment field, with an exceptional focus in the field of sports, being only one of the two recommended Japanese lawyers in the field of Sports & Gaming by Lexology, being quoted "Hitoshi Ishihara does not cease to impress market commentators in Japan and abroad with his sports and entertainment practice, with one praising him as "an amazing lawyer - a true number one in the country"." Mr. Ishihara also has extensive focus and knowledge concerning the Japanese casino and gaming laws including the Japanese Integrated Resort (IR) Act, providing advice concerning the Japanese gaming regulations to various operators, suppliers, affiliate marketers, platformers, publishers, foreign law firms, state agencies, and various other stake holders. Mr. Ishihara is the only Japanese attorney-at-law who is admitted as a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), which is a non-profit association of gaming attorneys, regulators, educators, executives and consultants from around the world who are dedicated to education and the exchange of professional information and advice. Mr. Ishihara is quoted by Chambers as "Hitoshi Ishihara's extensive knowledge and experience, as well as his willingness to work closely with clients, make him a very trustworthy lawyer." and has been named "Gaming Lawyer of the Year in Japan" by various publications, such as Acquisition International Magazine, Corporate Intl Magazine, and Global Law Experts Magazine.
Kosuke Tsunashima
KosukeTsunashima
Tokyo
Partner
Tokyo

Partner

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Kosuke Tsunashima represents domestic and international clients across diverse industries in litigation, mediation, arbitration, and other forms of dispute resolution. His practice covers a wide range of commercial disputes, including those arising from M&A, finance transactions, real estate, product liability and intellectual property. He has extensive experience leading complex mass litigation, including securities litigation and other large-scale disputes. In addition to his dispute resolution practice, Kosuke Tsunashima has substantial experience in corporate matters. He has advised numerous overseas clients on investments into Japan, assisting with the establishment of Japanese branches and subsidiaries, navigating regulatory requirements, and drafting various contracts essential for their business operations in Japan.
Tsubasa Shimizu
TsubasaShimizu
Tokyo
Senior Associate
Tokyo

Senior Associate

Masato Ishikawa
MasatoIshikawa
Tokyo
Associate
Tokyo

Associate

HillaryHubley
Tokyo
Associate (US)
Tokyo

Associate (US)

Hillary Hubley is a registered foreign lawyer licensed to practice in New York. At Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (New York), she represented clients in cross-border matters, with a particular focus on white collar crime and regulatory defense as well as international dispute resolution. Furthermore, drawing on her strong background in international and comparative law, Ms. Hubley, in the United States, advised clients in the United States and international clients on complex legal and compliance issues across a range of industries. Ms. Hubley received her J.D. from Columbia Law School, where she was named a James Kent Scholar and a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, and received the Parker School Certificate for Achievement in International and Comparative Law. She also holds an LL.M., cum laude, in International Criminal Law from the University of Amsterdam, and a B.S., cum laude, from Northwestern University. Ms. Hubley is an active legal writer and has published papers on topics related to national security enforcement, FDA regulatory issues, and international criminal law. She enjoys applying her knowledge to help clients navigate global legal challenges and foster cross-border cooperation.
Saya Yamawaki
SayaYamawaki
Tokyo
Associate
Tokyo

Associate

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