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Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad) | Global
Japan
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Australia
- James Allsop
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)2026 | Spotlight | 1 Years RankedJames 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
Louise Stoupe
Morrison Foerster | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)2026 | Spotlight | 14 Years RankedLouise Stoupe commands respect from sources for her handling of litigation proceedings between US and Japanese parties, in addition to international arbitration cases.
Singapore
Daniel Levison
Morrison Foerster | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)2026 | Spotlight | 7 Years RankedDaniel Levison is head of the firm's litigation group in Singapore, assisting clients with complex investigation, litigation and arbitration matters.
Elaine Wong
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)2026 | Spotlight | 8 Years RankedElaine 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.
Nicholas Lingard
Freshfields | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)2026 | Spotlight | 12 Years RankedNicholas Lingard is based in Singapore and focuses on arbitration disputes and international negotiations.
Yu-Jin Tay
Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair Pte. Ltd. | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)2026 | Spotlight | 18 Years RankedTay 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
David GilmoreSeladore Legal | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)2026 | Spotlight | 17 Years RankedDavid 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.
- Joaquin Terceño
Eversheds Sutherland | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)2026 | Spotlight | 5 Years RankedJoaquin Terceño has vast experience acting on international arbitration concerning construction disputes, investment, M&A and licensing matters.
USA
Hironobu Tsukamoto
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)2026 | Spotlight | 11 Years RankedHironobu 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.
Miwa Shoda
Jenner & Block LLP | Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad)2026 | Spotlight | 2 Years RankedMiwa 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.