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Yuki Takai

Yuki Takai

Attorney admitted in Japan Daiichi Tokyo Bar Association

Japanese, English

Graduated from the Faculty of Law, Hitotsubashi University in 2010, completed the School of Law at Hitotsubashi University in 2012. After engaging in business related to Southeast Asia expansion at a private company, he passed the National Bar Examination in 2014 and registered as a lawyer in 2016 (DaiIchi Tokyo Bar Association). After working for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., he joined ZeLo in 2018. His main practice areas are Web3 (blockchain, crypto-assets, NFTs, etc.), antitrust law, general corporate matters, IT and intellectual property, information law, cross-border legal affairs, and startup legal support. Having recognized the potential of blockchain and crypto-assets even before they gained widespread attention, he has continued his research in the field and now leverages that expertise to handle a wide range of legal matters in this domain. Publications include "Strategy and Practice of Rulemaking" (Shojihomu, 2021), among other publications.

Education

2012
Hitotsubashi University School of Law (J.D.)
2010
Hitotsubashi University Faculty of Law (LL.B)

Experience

2018
Joined ZeLo
2017
Joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
2016
Registered with Daiichi Tokyo Bar Association
2014
Passed Japan Bar Exam
2013
Joined South-East Asia in BRAIN WORKS Inc.

Representative Works

  • Advises clients on legal planning and contract negotiations for cross-border matters for both Japanese and foreign publicly traded companies.
  • Assisted in obtaining an $8 million settlement in favor of a Japanese client in cross-border litigation with European companies involving large aircrafts.
  • Extensive experience with companies focusing on blockchain and virtual currency, and developed top-level legal expertise in related legal areas.
  • Lectured on legal issues relating to blockchain at various forums, including at a symposium sponsored by the Tokyo bar association.

Activities

  • 一般社団法人 日本NFTツーリズム協会 リーガルアドバイザー(2023年2月~)

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