Dispute Resolution: International | Asia-Pacific

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a strong dispute resolution team specialising in representing Japanese blue-chips in arbitration proceedings brought before several institutions including the ICC, SIAC and JCAA. The firm offers further expertise in other forms of ADR, such as mediation, and is recognised for its strength in the pharmaceutical, TMT, manufacturing and energy sectors. It is frequently instructed to assist with contractual disputes as well as cross-border investigations and compliance matters. The team has notable strengths in acting for clients on contentious issues concerning the Middle East and South-East Asian regions.

Morrison Foerster is noted for its outstanding team dedicated to assisting clients embroiled in contentious matters involving the USA. The firm offers particular strength in IP and technology disputes, frequently acting in patent infringement, antitrust and trade secrets cases. It is equipped to handle cases brought under ICC and JCAA rules. The team is also active in assisting with investigations instigated by whistleblowing and with arbitration matters. The firm has a proven track record in assisting with disputes pertaining to M&A and cross-border investments.

Clifford Chance has a strong international dispute resolution practice with expansive geographical coverage from Asia, Middle East to Africa leveraging its global offices network. The law firm's Tokyo office is particularly noted for international arbitration and is a preferred port of call for major Japanese trade houses, contractors and energy companies in relation to their energy and natural resources projects, joint venture, commercial contracts and investment treaties alike.

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.

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.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is distinguished for its expertise in assisting corporations with litigation involving the USA and Europe. The Japan team collaborates with other offices throughout the world to offer comprehensive advice on multi-jurisdictional disputes. It has notable strength in IP disputes including patent infringement matters and is also engaged to assist with antitrust class actions. The team maintains a robust client base which includes major international and Japanese IT and technology outlets as well as manufacturing companies. The firm is also well equipped to represent clients in investigations brought by US regulatory bodies, such as the International Trade Commission.