Dispute Resolution: Domestic | Asia-Pacific

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.

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu has a highly skilled disputes practice with a proven track record in acting in 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, as well as regulatory compliance reviews. The team is equally adept in international arbitration cases and administrative lawsuits.

Nishimura & 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.

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune maintains a market-leading dispute resolution team with a wealth of experience in product liability, patent infringement 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.

Baker McKenzie serves an impressive roster of blue-chip clients on commercial disputes. The team assists Japanese clients with domestic and cross-border cases as well as international clients with Japan-based litigation. The firm is experienced in representing entities in areas such as pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, technology and construction.

City-Yuwa Partners covers a wide range of commercial litigation, with strengths when it comes to acting for clients in significant disputes. The firm is experienced handling disputes in the real estate and construction areas, as well as for energy clients, including renewables, and issues relating to intellectual property. The team is also well equipped to handle arbitration.

Oh-Ebashi 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, pharmaceutical, chemical and life sciences sectors. The team is equipped to handle litigation and arbitration, as well as investigations.

Ushijima & 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 in disputes arising in the real estate, technology and construction spaces.

Gaien Partners demonstrates a strong commercial dispute practice in a range of contexts including breach of warranty, construction and directors' and officers' liability involving major domestic and international companies and executives. In addition, the law firm has an active practice in international arbitrations brought under JCAA, SIAC and VIAC as well as the Court of Arbitration for Sport Rules.

Miura & Partners is a recognised emerging player in the dispute resolution sector. The law firm offers expertise and capability to adeptly handle a wide range of domestic and international dispute cases involving banking and finance, insolvency, administrative and criminal procedures, unfair competition and economic partnership agreements, among others.

TMI 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.