International & Cross-Border Capabilities (International Firms) - Japan
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What the Team is Known For
A&O Shearman's Tokyo office offers Japanese and international law capacity with a mix of foreign-qualified lawyers and bengoshi. The law firm's global network is a key attraction for clients, particularly for Europe-bound projects, and the team also has a strong track record of working closely on deals alongside its offices in South-East Asia.
The law firm is known for its market-leading strength in international projects, handling a full range of cross-border energy, infrastructure and financing matters for major Japanese corporations, lenders and sponsors, as well as Asia-based banks. The firm is also well established as an adviser on significant outbound mergers and acquisitions across a variety of industries including automotive, manufacturing, technology and agriculture.
