Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Japan
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City-Yuwa Partners covers a wide range of commercial litigation, with strengths when it comes to acting for clients in significant disputes. The firm is experienced handling disputes in the real estate and construction areas, as well as for energy clients, including renewables, and issues relating to intellectual property. The team is also well equipped to handle arbitration.
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City-Yuwa Partners represented Contrack Watts in Japanese court litigation in a construction and joint venture dispute over the construction of military bases in Japan.
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City-Yuwa has developed a strong and growing reputation in the domestic dispute resolution field, particularly in complex litigation and criminal matters.
City-Yuwa's advice takes into account a range of legal and commercial factors, and they are very good at explaining the Japanese nuances of the litigation to a non-Japanese person.
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Yoko Maeda is an excellent lawyer and advocate. She is very service-oriented and has deep legal knowledge, whilst also being very practical and understanding of the issues faced.
Her poise, integrity and warmth are matched by her deep legal expertise and leadership.
Dispute Resolution: Domestic
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