Banking and Finance Law Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice FinTech Practice Information Technology Law Technology Law
Takafumi Ochiai
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Takafumi Ochiai is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, FinTech Practice, Information Technology Law and Technology Law.
Takafumi, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Takafumi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Overview
- English
- Japanese
- Keio University, B.S., graduated 2004
- Japan, Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association
- Keio University Graduate School of Media Design - Distinguished Visiting Professor
- "Expert Panel on the Promotion of the Base Registry" of the Digital Agency - Member
- GX/Sustainability Sub-WG of the Cabinet Office's Regulatory Reform Promotion Council - Chairperson
- “Roundtable on Growth Funding for Start-ups” of Japan Securities Dealers Association and Financial Services Agency - Member
- Cabinet Secretariat's Council for Digital Administrative and Financial Reform's Study Group on Data Utilization Mechanism and Systems - Member
- "Working Team for the Study of the Broadcasting Treaty, 23rd Term of the International Subcommittee in the Copyright Subdivision of the Cultural Council" of the Agency for Cultural Affairs - Member
- "Working Group for Infrastructure Development Promotion for 5G Dissemination"of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications - Member
- "Global Financial City OSAKA Promotion Committee" of Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City - Adviser
- Institute of Sustainability Management and Assurance - Board Member
- Preparatory Meeting on Ridesharing (Sub-WG) of the Regional Industry Revitalization WG of the Council for Regulatory Reform of the Cabinet Office - Member
- Faculty of Law, The University of Tokyo - Part-time lecturer
- English
- Japanese
- Japan, Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association
- Keio University Graduate School of Media Design - Distinguished Visiting Professor
- "Expert Panel on the Promotion of the Base Registry" of the Digital Agency - Member
- GX/Sustainability Sub-WG of the Cabinet Office's Regulatory Reform Promotion Council - Chairperson
- “Roundtable on Growth Funding for Start-ups” of Japan Securities Dealers Association and Financial Services Agency - Member
- Cabinet Secretariat's Council for Digital Administrative and Financial Reform's Study Group on Data Utilization Mechanism and Systems - Member
- "Working Team for the Study of the Broadcasting Treaty, 23rd Term of the International Subcommittee in the Copyright Subdivision of the Cultural Council" of the Agency for Cultural Affairs - Member
- "Working Group for Infrastructure Development Promotion for 5G Dissemination"of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications - Member
- "Global Financial City OSAKA Promotion Committee" of Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City - Adviser
- Institute of Sustainability Management and Assurance - Board Member
- Preparatory Meeting on Ridesharing (Sub-WG) of the Regional Industry Revitalization WG of the Council for Regulatory Reform of the Cabinet Office - Member
- Faculty of Law, The University of Tokyo - Part-time lecturer
- Keio University, B.S., graduated 2004
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Information Technology Law, Tokyo, Japan (2024)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Japan™ 2026 for work in:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice
- FinTech Practice
- Information Technology Law
- Technology Law
Awards:
- The Best Lawyers in Japan 2026
- Banking and Finance Law
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice
- FinTech Practice
- Information Technology Law
- Technology Law
- FT Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific Award 2025
- Innovative Lawyers in Digital Regulation (Firm)
- Shortlisted for Innovation in Training and Development (Firm)
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 Leading Individuals
- Fintech
- TMT
- Chambers FinTech 2025 Japan-Legal
- Leading Individual
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