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Mori Hamada has developed substantial expertise and experience in crisis management and investigations.

Our large team has vast experience across all core aspects of crisis management. For decades we have acted as counsel to companies and directors and have served as investigators in both internal and independent investigations, domestically and internationally. These cases have involved data falsification, human rights issues, medical incidents, accounting fraud, insider trading, unfair competition, bribery and corruption, and other matters that have attracted significant public attention in Japan and required a wide range of advice and experience.

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Crisis Management: Domestic - Japan

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What the Team is Known For

Mori Hamada is recognised as a vital resource for both Japanese and foreign clients requiring crisis management services. The team is sought after for highly critical matters including fraud, misconduct, product safety incidents, bribery and human rights issues, among others, and is well-versed in internal investigations, negotiations with authorities and communications and media strategy.

Work Highlights

  • Mori Hamada assisted Kobayashi Pharmaceutical regarding the health issues of its Benikoji-related products.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Hiroshi Yamauchi
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Hiroshi Yamauchi
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Hiroshi Yamauchi is a well-regarded practitioner with extensive experience in the areas of crisis management and dispute resolution. He is co-head of the firm's crisis management team.

He has a high level of cost consciousness and possesses the ability to grasp the entire project.

Hiroshi Yamauchi is very excellent. It's hard to find a better lawyer than him.

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Yasuhiko Fujitsu
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Yasuhiko Fujitsu regularly advises on crisis management as a co-lead in the firm's crisis management team, with a strong emphasis on capital market-related matters such as accounting irregularities and financial inspections.

He leads Mori Hamada's crisis response practice and provides high-quality services.

He is one of the most trusted lawyers with expertise in the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, quality fraud issues and capital markets. His problem-solving skills are second to none.

Suguru Miyata
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Suguru Miyata
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Suguru Miyata is experienced in handling crisis management issues for Japanese companies, including listed corporates, and is particularly noted for his strength in dealing with accounting fraud and financial regulatory matters.

Mr Miyata is excellent in the grasp of the structure and logical of the issues.

He is able to provide accurate advice in a timely manner backed by a wealth of experience. His understanding of the values the client holds dear is also high, and his output is excellent.

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Crisis Management: Domestic

Hiroshi Yamauchi
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Hiroshi Yamauchi
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Band 1
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Yasuhiko Fujitsu
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Band 1
Suguru Miyata
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Suguru Miyata
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Members

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Aritsune Miyoda

Hideaki Umetsu

Hiromasa Arai

Jiro Kiyama

Kanako Tajiri