Ranking tables
Asia-Pacific Japan Dispute Resolution: Domestic
Rankings overview for Departments
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- Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners 6 Years Ranked
- Baker McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise)
Senior Statespeople
- Hidetoshi Masunaga TMI Associates15 Years Ranked
- Hideaki Kubori
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Band 2
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Band 4
- Aoi Inoue Anderson Mori & Tomotsune2 Years Ranked
- Hiroko Nihei O'Melveny & Myers LLP1 Years Ranked
- Kenichi Sadaka Anderson Mori & Tomotsune16 Years Ranked
- Koichiro Iida Mori Hamada & Matsumoto6 Years Ranked
- Osamu Inoue Ushijima & Partners1 Years Ranked
- Shinsuke Yakura Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP7 Years Ranked
- Tsuyoshi Suzuki Momo-o, Matsuo & Namba1 Years Ranked
- Yoji Maeda O'Melveny & Myers LLP16 Years Ranked
- Yoko Maeda City-Yuwa Partners3 Years Ranked
- Yutaro Kawabata Nishimura & Asahi3 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Anderson Mori & TomotsuneDispute Resolution: Domestic2023 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedAnderson Mori & Tomotsune maintains a market-leading dispute resolution team with a wealth of experience in product liability, patent infringements and litigation in the financial sector, with additional expertise in arbitrations and enforcing arbitral awards. The firm is equally well equipped to advise domestic and international clients, including auditors and construction and technology companies, as well as financial institutions, and the team has notable expertise in cross-jurisdictional disputes. Its key clients include Suruga Bank, Universal Music and Mitsuiwa.1 Mori Hamada & MatsumotoDispute Resolution: Domestic2023 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedMori Hamada & Matsumoto 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 US clients with their dispute resolution mandates in the Asia region. Its key clients include Japan Post, Daio Paper and Toshiba.1 Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuDispute Resolution: Domestic2023 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedNagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu has a highly skilled disputes practice with a proven track record in acting on high-value litigation for both international and domestic clients. A stellar client list includes major corporations from the energy, financial services, manufacturing, transportation, construction and engineering sectors. The firm offers unparalleled strength in diverse areas including tax litigation, financial disputes, IP, product liability and employment. The team is equally adept in international arbitration cases and administrative lawsuits. Its key clients include JR Central, Tokyo Electric Power and Kajima Corporation.1 Nishimura & AsahiDispute Resolution: Domestic2023 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedNishimura & Asahi is widely renowned for its prowess in complex cross-border litigation and international arbitration, and is active in cases heard before the courts as well as arbitrations in the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC and CIETAC. The firm is frequently instructed by renowned domestic and foreign companies from various sectors such as financial, automotive and pharmaceuticals. It is experienced in a range of disputes, with noteworthy expertise in breach of duty claims and matters concerning product liability and tax litigation. The team also offers strength in the handling of crisis management mandates including internal investigations and inquiries initiated by government authorities.
Band 2
2 Momo-o, Matsuo & NambaDispute Resolution: Domestic2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedMomo-o Matsuo & Namba has a successful litigation and arbitration practice with a strong reputation for the handling of bankruptcy matters, with additional capabilities in product liability, termination of employment and distribution contract disputes. Clients are drawn from a wide range of sectors including automotive, pharmaceutical and financial institutions.2 Ushijima & PartnersDispute Resolution: Domestic2023 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedUshijima & Partners is known for handling an array of disputes spanning areas such as finance, derivatives and tax. The firm represents domestic and foreign entities and maintains a diverse client base which consists of manufacturers and government agencies as well as real estate and IT companies. It is also notable for acting on disputes arising from the real estate, technology and construction spaces.2 Vanguard Lawyers TokyoDispute Resolution: Domestic2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedVanguard Lawyers Tokyo is well regarded for its handling of commercial litigation and frequently handles disputes in relation to employment law and intellectual property, in addition to post-transactional and fraud issues. The firm acts on behalf of a diverse portfolio of international clients and offers adept handling of internal investigations. The team frequently advises clients in the financial services, electronics, manufacturing, retail, pharmaceutical and technology industries.
Band 3
3 Oh-Ebashi LPC & PartnersDispute Resolution: Domestic2023 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedOh-Ebashi LPC & Partners is a highly regarded domestic firm with a well-established presence in Osaka and Tokyo, maintaining a strong client base in the Kansai region. The firm assists a broad clientele including companies in the entertainment, automotive, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and life sciences sectors. The team is equipped to handle litigation and arbitration, as well as investigations. Its key clients include Sompo Japan Insurance and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance.
Band 4
4 City-Yuwa PartnersDispute Resolution: Domestic2023 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedCity-Yuwa Partners covers a wide range of commercial litigation, with strengths when it comes to acting for clients in significant dispute. The firm is experienced handling disputes in the real estate and construction areas. Some of the firm's notable clients include Contrack Watts, FTI Consulting and KT Japan.4 O'Melveny & Myers LLPDispute Resolution: Domestic2023 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedO'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 major financial institutions as well as car manufacturers and internet companies, notable names including CFJ, Shinsei Financial and Toshiba.4 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPDispute Resolution: Domestic2023 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has a respected dispute resolution team known for its expertise in cross-border litigation and IP disputes involving the USA, as well as international arbitrations. The firm excels in handling matters across numerous jurisdictions and is also skilled in assisting with criminal investigations. Its robust client base includes manufacturing and technology companies, such as NEC Corporation and Canon Medical Systems Corporation.4 TMI AssociatesDispute Resolution: Domestic2023 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedTMI Associates is proficient in IP, antitrust and contractual disputes. The firm represents domestic and foreign clients in the manufacturing, TMT and electronics industries, and is well placed to handle fair trade and patent infringement disputes. The team possesses additional expertise in alternative dispute resolution matters. Notable clients include Tsuburaya Production and SHOGOIN YATSUHASHI.