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Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad) | Global

Japan

The Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad) rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Japan.

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Australia

  1. James Allsop
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2026 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    James Allsop is based in Melbourne, Australia and has extensive experience in Japan acting for and against Japanese corporations in international arbitration proceedings in Singapore and Vietnam.

Japan

  1. Louise Stoupe
    Louise Stoupe
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2026 | Spotlight | 14 Years Ranked
    Louise Stoupe commands respect from sources for her handling of litigation proceedings between US and Japanese parties, in addition to international arbitration cases.

Singapore

  1. Daniel Levison
    Daniel Levison
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2026 | Spotlight | 7 Years Ranked
    Daniel Levison is head of the firm's litigation group in Singapore, assisting clients with complex investigation, litigation and arbitration matters.
  2. Elaine Wong
    Elaine Wong
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2026 | Spotlight | 8 Years Ranked

    Elaine Wong is based in Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe's Singapore office after a period based in Tokyo, which she leverages to offer clients advice on cross-border matters. She often acts for Japanese automotive and manufacturing clients on a range of contentious matters, including investigations.

  3. Nicholas Lingard
    Nicholas Lingard
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2026 | Spotlight | 12 Years Ranked
    Nicholas Lingard is based in Singapore and focuses on arbitration disputes and international negotiations.
  4. Yu-Jin Tay
    Yu-Jin Tay
    Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair Pte. Ltd.
    Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair Pte. Ltd. | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2026 | Spotlight | 18 Years Ranked

    Tay Yu-Jin of Mayer Brown is based in Singapore and is recognised for his practice assisting clients on complex arbitrations. He regularly provides advice to prominent Japanese clients as well as those from other Asian jurisdictions.

UK

  1. David Gilmore
    David Gilmore
    Seladore Legal | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2026 | Spotlight | 17 Years Ranked

    David Gilmore of Seladore Legal has a distinguished reputation for his depth of experience handling high-stakes dispute resolution matters. His broad expertise spans multi-jurisdictional commercial arbitration cases, FCPA investigations and strategic crisis management mandates, with a particular focus on the pharmaceutical sector.

  2. Joaquin Terceño
    Eversheds Sutherland
    Eversheds Sutherland | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2026 | Spotlight | 5 Years Ranked
    Joaquin Terceño has vast experience acting on international arbitration concerning construction disputes, investment, M&A and licensing matters.

USA

  1. Hironobu Tsukamoto
    Hironobu Tsukamoto
    Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
    Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2026 | Spotlight | 11 Years Ranked

    Hironobu Tsukamoto is based in New York and is active advising US corporates on Japan-related commercial disputes, with notable experience acting on employment and IP matters.

  2. Miwa Shoda
    Miwa Shoda
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Jenner & Block LLP | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked

    Miwa Shoda is based in Los Angeles and is co-chair of Jenner & Block's Japan practice. She frequently represents Japanese businesses in litigation in the USA.