Web3 / Metaverse

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital technology, new concepts such as “Web3”—a new paradigm of internet usage powered by blockchain technology—and the “metaverse”—a digital realm enabled by virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR)—are giving rise to new digital economies.

We offer expert legal support to navigate these emerging technological domains. The digitalization of the world through Web3 and the metaverse introduces unique challenges that do not exist in the traditional legal framework, including the ownership and trading of tokenized digital assets, the nature of identity in the digital space, and autonomous enforcement of rights and regulations. To address these multifaceted challenges, our team comprises specialists who are well-versed in the latest technological advancements and legal developments.

Staying current with legislative and policy changes, both in Japan and globally, is crucial in this dynamic field. Many of our lawyers are actively involved in shaping public and private sector regulations, including drafting policies, reviewing regulatory frameworks for public agencies, and formulating self-regulations and guidelines for economic organizations and industry associations. By making full use of these networks and the insights gained through such experience, we are able to provide practical and strategic advice based on the most up-to-date information at all times, which is our overwhelming strength.