Public Affairs

In order for a company to operate in areas that have not been contemplated by existing law, participating in rule-making while having a deep knowledge of conventional laws, regulations and self-regulatory rules becomes important. We assist clients in their discussions with relevant administrative authorities, self-regulatory organizations, and interest groups regarding legislative and regulatory proposals. In creating new rules, we draft policy proposals and undertake lobbying efforts only after researching an issue thoroughly.

Services

Legal review of new business models
Assisting with negotiations with government and industry associations, assisting with drafting new legislation
Regulatory “sandbox” and “grey zone” areas・Support for creating new, specialized business policies for new types of businesses

Accomplishments

With regard to the legal business model “prepaid wage payment services,” we have obtained approval from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry that the business model is compliant with the regulations under the Procedure of Elimination of Grey Zones
For startup companies in the mobility areas, we have assisted many new business models utilizing the sandbox policies
With regard to crypto assets and virtual currency businesses, along with the Japan Blockchain Association, we have assisted in drafting appropriate regulations along with the relevant administrative agencies, including the Financial Service Agency
Assisted Fintech business in engaging with compliance matters in a strategic way to further their business
For biotech products where it is unclear whether regulations will apply, we have created legal opinions along regarding the applicability of such regulations and have been interacting with the appropriate government agency
Chika Minami (Japanese lawyer) has become the legal community manager of Public Meets Innovation
Masaya Uchino (US lawyer) has attended to the Legal Subcommittee of the UN Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
Masaya Uchino (US lawyer) is providing legal research regarding suborbital regulations for the Cabinet Office Office of Space Policy
Masaya Uchino (US lawyer) is a member of the Law and Policy Group of the Space Generation Advisory Council