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Mori Hamada

Dispute Resolution: International

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Since Mori Hamada’s establishment, we have been an unshakeable dispute resolution powerhouse, successfully fighting for our clients’ rights and legitimate interests time and time again. Whether the dispute is within or outside Japan, and whether it be litigation, arbitration, mediation, or some other form of dispute resolution, we are dedicated to our clients’ interests across various dispute areas. In recent years, disputes have become more specialized and complex, so our highly experienced and specialized lawyers collaborate with each other more and more, utilizing our extensive knowledge accumulated over the years.

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Dispute Resolution: International - Japan

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Mori Hamada is recognised as a litigation powerhouse with an experienced bench of practitioners skilled in handling the full range of domestic and cross-border disputes. The firm is active in providing advice in the general commercial area and on product liability, employment and bankruptcy disputes. The team is frequently instructed by major domestic corporations from various industries, such as technology, financial services and construction, and also assists international clients with their dispute resolution mandates in the Asia region.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mori Hamada represented Toshiba in defence of tort claims brought by former or current shareholders alleging improper disclosure of financial information in past years.

  • Mori Hamada acted as lead counsel to a group of over 300 Japanese investors in a USD200 million ICSID arbitration against Switzerland under the Japan-Switzerland Economic Partnership Agreement, relating to AT1 bonds issued by Credit Suisse.

Strengths

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  • The firm has a large number of talents who can respond internationally, understand the needs of their clients and respond with a deep understanding of the facts behind the legal issues of the case.

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  • They are practical, effective communicators and business savvy.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Allen
    Daniel Allen

    Daniel Allen

    Daniel Allen is experienced at representing domestic and foreign clients in commercial arbitration proceedings brought under ICC and JCAA rules. He has particular expertise in cases involving international investment treaties and joint venture agreements.

    • The response and the understanding of complex cases are quick. He is very smart. Also, he understands our business, has a good sense of humour and is suitable for negotiations.

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    • He is meticulous in preparing pleading documents and pays close attention to all aspects relevant to the dispute.

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  • Mugi Sekido
    Mugi Sekido

    Mugi Sekido

    Mugi Sekido is renowned for his litigation and arbitration skills in a range of product liability, financial services and corporate disputes.

    • Based on a deep understanding of Japanese businesses and a high level of expertise, he is a highly reliable lawyer who always carries out litigation with the best dispute resolution in mind.

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    • In particular, he excels in overall vision and strategic planning, and has a very strong ability to proceed with projects in accordance with a roadmap based on strategy.

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  • Koichiro Iida
    Koichiro Iida

    Koichiro Iida

    Koichiro Iida provides skilful handling of commercial and civil litigation mandates and is noted for his work handling disputes in the TMT sector.

    • Koichiro Iida provides speedy and rational suggestions as well as in-depth opinions.

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