Overview
Mei Arakawa is a associate based in Osaka, advising clients on intellectual property and related cross-border matters.
Biography
Mei Arakawa is a Associate in Bandi's Osaka office. Mei's practice focuses on intellectual property, data, technology & privacy and regulatory & compliance, with particular experience in cross-border execution, regulated industries and complex stakeholder coordination.
Practice Focus
- Intellectual Property
- Data, Technology & Privacy
- Regulatory & Compliance
Representative Experience
- Advised technology, media and consumer companies on IP ownership, licensing, brand protection and IP due diligence in corporate transactions.
- Counseled clients on privacy compliance, data-transfer strategy, cybersecurity governance, AI contracting and technology procurement.
- Guided clients through licensing, sanctions, anti-corruption, beneficial ownership, disclosure and internal controls reviews across multiple jurisdictions.
Representative Matters
Brand protection and technology licensing framework for an international consumer products rollout.
Privacy and data-transfer assessment for a platform company operating across the United States, Europe and Asia.
Internal compliance review for a financial services group involving sanctions, onboarding and recordkeeping controls.
Education
- Kansai University, LL.B.
- Kobe University Law School, J.D.
- Legal Training and Research Institute of Japan.
Bar Admissions
- Japan