Media / Entertainment
Supporting our clients using our extensive network and our broad knowledge of the industry.
We provide legal advice and support on media and broadcasting-related matters involving issues related to copyright, publicity rights, and privacy rights, among others. We have extensive experience in corporate transactions related to media relations and media content (including both TV and radio broadcasting), Internet content, and publishing.
With respect to the entertainment industry, our attorneys are well versed in the existing business practices. Our approach takes into consideration the complex business relationships unique to the entertainment industry. We also address new issues arising from recent technological innovations, while looking ahead toward future legal developments.
We have also recently been providing counsel on esports and other gaming-related matters, including integrated resorts (casinos). Notably, Tomohiro Takagi is the only Japanese attorney ranked in the Gaming & Gambling category of Chambers Global 2022 and Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022.
Recent Work
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- 2025.5
- The Yomiuri Shimbun - Defendant Liable in Tort for Unauthorized Use of Japanese Chess Match Data, First Ruling of its Kind
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- 2025.4
- ORIX Corporation: Acquisition of Shares in LULUARQ Inc.
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- 2024.10
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry: Final Report on the FY2023 Project to Improve the Commercial Transaction and Service Environment
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- 2024.10
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry: Sports DX Promotion Project FY2023
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- 2024.7
- NTT DoCoMo, Inc. - Agreement to Establish “Vie BOARD” a Joint Venture Company
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- 2024.6
- KRAFTON Inc. - Capital Participation in ADK Holdings Inc.
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- 2024.6
- Avex Inc. – Transfer of Shares in THINKR inc.
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- 2024.5
- K2 Pictures Inc. - Establishment of a Film Fund
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- 2024.1
- ORIX Corporation: Agreement on the development of an integrated tourist resort in Osaka
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- 2023.12
- Toho Co., Ltd. - Investment in CJ ENM FIFTH SEASON LLC
Awards & Rankings
N&A Newsletters
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Formation of Film Funds and Business Fund Potential via TK Structures
Finance Law
IT / Media / Entertainment
Web3 / Metaverse
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Trends in Overseas Sports Lottery/Betting Legal Frameworks (2) – United States (Vol. 2)
Sports Business Law
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Latest Trends in Sports Investment and M&A (1) : Points to Note for Due Diligence on Investments In and M&As Involving Sports Teams
Sports Business Law
Seminars
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N&A Legal Forum
Japan's Direction in Addressing Illegal Sports Gambling and the ¥5 Trillion Free Ride Market
Tokyo
Nishimura & Asahi Seminars
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IBA ‘50:50 by 2030’ Report on Gender Representation in the Legal Profession and Panel Discussion by Emerging Female Leaders
London
External Seminars
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Fighting Against Illegal Sports Betting in Japan/SPiCE International 2024
Taipei
External Seminars
Publications
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Latest Trends and Legal Issues in Sports Business: Session 8 - Investment in sports teams ･ Latest Trends in M&A
Articles
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Latest Trends and Legal Issues in Sports Business: Session 7 - Latest Trends in Sponsorship
Articles
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Problematic Transactions Under the Subcontract Act and Measures to Address the Amendments Thereof
Articles
News
- Media
- Japan's AI Act: Four Points from the Perspective of Regulatory Design
- Media
- Japanese Government Prepares to Amend Personal Information Protection Law for AI Development Without Seeking Individual Consent
- Media
- Questioning AI Regulation (Part 1): Copyright and Privacy Issues Addressed to a Certain Degree Under Existing Laws