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Anderson Mori & Tomotsune’s dispute resolution practice is sophisticated, internationally recognized and experienced across a wide range of specialized areas. Our litigation team as well as arbitration team have a proven record of managing– and succeeding in – large, complex and high-stakes cross-border disputes. We are highly effective in representing and advising English-speaking corporate clients involved in litigation and other dispute resolution proceedings in Japan. We also have extensive experience representing clients in arbitration under the rules of major institutions. Through our close working relationships with leading law firms in other jurisdictions, we are able to efficiently and appropriately handle multi-jurisdictional disputes.

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Dispute Resolution: Domestic - Japan

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune maintains a market-leading dispute resolution team with a wealth of experience in product liability, patent infringement and litigation in the financial sector, with additional expertise in arbitrations and enforcing arbitral awards. The firm is equally well equipped to advise domestic and international clients, including auditors and construction and technology companies, as well as financial institutions, and the team has notable expertise in cross-jurisdictional disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Anderson Mori & Tomotsune acted as plaintiff counsel for the Canadian Solar Netherlands’ Japanese subsidiary in an administrative litigation before the Maebashi District Court against a local municipal government in Japan, seeking the revocation of a municipal ordinance prohibiting the installation of the plaintiff’s renewable energy power generation facilities.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Aoi Inoue
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Aoi Inoue
3
Band 3

Aoi Inoue regularly advises on notable litigation mandates and cross-border arbitrations. He has particular expertise acting in disputes arising from business transactions and construction projects.

Aoi Inoue is knowledgeable about dispute resolution practices, including arbitration, and is very energetic in helping to resolve problems.

Hiroki Wakabayashi
3
Hiroki Wakabayashi
3
Band 3
Hiroki Wakabayashi typically assists foreign and domestic financial institutions and corporations in disputes arising out of corporate transactions and professional negligence matters. Clients appreciate his previous experience as a judge.

Hiroaki Wakabayashi made use of his experience as a judge to formulate a trial strategy that took into account the mental image of the judge, which gave us a great sense of security.

An excellent lawyer and capable litigator leveraging his expertise as a former judge.

Kenichi Sadaka
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Kenichi Sadaka
4
Band 4

Kenichi Sadaka has considerable experience representing international and Japanese clients in multi-jurisdictional disputes, covering litigation arising out of corporate transactions, insurance and tax matters.

Kenichi Sadaka is very experienced yet very approachable, and he is always keen to deliver the best results for his clients.

Ranked Lawyers at
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

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Japan

Dispute Resolution: Domestic

Aoi Inoue
3
Aoi Inoue
3
Band 3
Hiroki Wakabayashi
3
Hiroki Wakabayashi
3
Band 3
Kenichi Sadaka
4
Kenichi Sadaka
4
Band 4

Members

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