Integrated Resorts

Integrated Resorts (IR) is a national project that drives the advancement of the tourism industry and the revitalization of local economies through the development complexes that encompass accommodation, entertainment venues, MICE facilities, retail, restaurants, casinos, and other facilities. Beyond functioning as visitor attractions, IR needs to be in harmony with the local community, utilize cultural and natural resources, and be linked to sustainable urban/community development.

 

The development and operation of an IR requires strict legal and compliance measures related to the Act on Development of Specified Integrated Resort Districts, the Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Business, anti-addiction measures and anti-money laundering, etc., and institutional design and consensus building among the national government, local governments, and private operators is essential.

 

Atsumi & Sakai provides comprehensive legal services, both practical and policy oriented, to the following related parties:

 

 

Examples of Support

• Local government and community organizations: Formulation of district development plans, development of ordinances and guidelines, and support for consensus building among residents;
• Operators: Support for obtaining business licenses, dealing with addiction and AML, facility operation contracts, and designing financing schemes;
• Content brand holders: Contracts, licensing, and intellectual property protection support related to IP utilization and brand strategy;
• Financial institutions and investment funds: Legal design of investment schemes, risk assessment and contract support;
• Construction and infrastructure operators: Compliance with urban planning and environmental laws and regulations, design support for PPP/PFI contract schemes; and
• Overseas IR operators and partner companies: Support for foreign investment regulations, cross-border contracts, licenses, and local partnerships.

 

 

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