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The dispute resolution practice group at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is sophisticated, internationally recognized and has demonstrated success in a number of specialized areas. Our litigators are renowned and have a proven track record of managing– and being successful in – large, complex and difficult cross-border cases. We are highly effective in representing and advising English-speaking corporate clients involved in Japan-based litigation and dispute resolution proceedings. Our close working relationships with other top law firms in other jurisdictions benefit our clients as they allow us to appropriately and efficiently handle multi-jurisdictional disputes.

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Dispute Resolution: Domestic - Japan

2
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 defence counsel for Taiwan Semiconductor and its Japanese subsidiary before the Tokyo District Court in an international product liability dispute over alleged defects in diodes supplied for use in the plaintiff’s power supplies.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Aoi Inoue
3
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 disputes and looks for solutions from the client's point of view. He is a very dependable lawyer.

He has a well-established reputation in the international arbitration community and continues to rise in prominence, providing leadership in the field in multiple capacities.

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.

He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in litigation, has strong analytical and communication skills, and has deep insight into the litigation outlook, making him a very reliable counsel.

He has experience as a judge and understands the court. So, his work was safe and predictable and provided logical and clear explanations to foreign clients.

Kenichi Sadaka
4
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.

He calmly and accurately handled cases involving complex international elements and provided practical and strategic advice based on a deep understanding of our business and background.

In addition to his wide range of knowledge and high processing ability, he has the ability to take a bird's-eye view of the entire project.

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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

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