Dispute Resolution: Domestic - Japan
What the team is known for
O'Melveny & Myers acts on behalf of major corporations on finance, shareholder and general corporate disputes. The firm is additionally recognised for its handling of criminal investigations and 'overpaying' cases. The team is experienced in representing clients in all levels of court from district to High and Supreme Courts, and is adept at handling class actions. Clients include TMT and financial services companies, with notable names including CFJ G.K. and Shinsei Financial.
Work highlights
O'Melveny & Myers served as sole panellist in a .jp domain name dispute before the Japan Intellectual Property Arbitration Centre filed by a major Japanese telecommunications company.
Notable practitioners
Hiroko Nihei is a well-regarded lawyer who focuses on commercial arbitrations. She regularly handles cross-border dispute resolution mandates for a global clientele and also acts as an arbitrator. "She is super, super bright and has been a tremendous help. She is on top of every task, she is timely, she reaches out when she has something to say and she does not involve us in the things we do not need to be involved in." "Hiroko is an exceptionally good litigator, with strong grasp of Japanese law. She's incredibly intelligent, sharp and responsive, and very creative in problem solving, as well as user-friendly for foreign clients."
Yoji Maeda manages the firm's Tokyo office and maintains an active practice advising clients on domestic and cross-border disputes. He offers particular expertise in handling employment law disputes and consumer finance class action litigation. He also assists on investigations.
