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The firm's disputes practice is consistently recognised as a global leader for international dispute resolution in Japan.

With attorneys licensed in England & Wales, Australia and the US, our multilingual Tokyo team focuses in international arbitration, regulatory compliance and corporate investigations and has particular knowledge in the construction, infrastructure, energy, pharmaceutical, automotive, financial services and manufacturing industry sectors. Our Tokyo office offers an experienced and sizeable team on-the-ground coupled with access to its global network of over 500 disputes professionals (across 24 global offices) to ensure clients receive fast, efficient and knowledgeable advice regardless of the nature or location of their dispute.

In recognition of our position as a market leader, our Tokyo office has continued to expand in recent years, attracting recognised talent to its Corporate Crime & Investigations and Construction practices, reflecting the growing needs of Japanese clients.

Frequently representing multi-national corporations and Japan's largest companies in their most complex cross border disputes, regulatory compliance and enforcement matters, the firm is consistently recognised as a formidable powerhouse offering unrivalled service and knowledge in international dispute resolution.

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Corporate/M&A: International - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills offers a well-respected M&A team specialising in advising Japanese companies on outbound transactions including acquisitions and joint ventures into Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The firm's strong client base includes financial institutions, trading houses and companies operating in the TMT and energy and mining sectors. The team often works alongside colleagues across Europe, the UK and the wider Asia-Pacific region in order to assist clients on cross-border matters.

Work Highlights

  • Herbert Smith Freehills supported SoftBank in relation to its majority investment in Cubic Telecom, a provider of software-defined connected vehicle solutions, in all stages of the transaction.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Graeme Preston
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Graeme Preston
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Graeme Preston is an experienced lawyer who is noted for his work assisting clients on major M&A deals. He specialises in cross-border transactions, especially those involving the TMT, healthcare and manufacturing sectors.

Graeme Preston is pragmatic, efficient and effective. He is sharp and has great knowledge of his sectors, often being able to give advice off the cuff.

Graeme Preston's service is very client-oriented and well coordinated.

Joseph Fisher
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Joseph Fisher
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Joseph Fisher is an active corporate lawyer who has a strong track record of advising on cross-border M&A mandates. He wins praise from clients for his impressive client service.

Joseph Fisher has excellent knowledge in M&A, joint ventures and transactions generally and is a great negotiator. He is great to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
Herbert Smith Freehills

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Corporate/M&A: International

Graeme Preston
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Graeme Preston
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Band 2
Joseph Fisher
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Joseph Fisher
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