General Business Law | Asia-Pacific

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is highly rated for its intellectual property and litigation practices in the Osaka market with a deep bench of lawyers handling key mandates in the Kansai and Western Japan regions. The firm is sought after for M&A and cross-border disputes for leading industry clients from Japanese and international entities. The team is active on matters across a variety of sectors such as restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency.

Kitahama Partners has a strong regional presence with an experienced bench of practitioners knowledgeable in cross-border transactions. The firm is adept at tackling matters relating to the south of Japan, with an office in Fukuoka in addition to Osaka and Tokyo. The team is also well placed to advise on high-profile dispute resolution mandates, including international arbitration cases.

Nishimura & Asahi is a well-reputed domestic outfit with international reach which assists a broad range of corporate clients from the energy, chemical, pharmaceutical and technology sectors. The firm leverages support from a highly regarded Tokyo office and demonstrates particular strength in advising on cross-border M&A transactions, investments and joint ventures. It is also well placed to assist manufacturing companies based in the Kansai region on transactional mandates. Some of its key clients include Honda Motors, West Japan Railway and Daikin Industries.

Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners is a highly sought-after firm in the Kansai region which advises on a full spectrum of work, including dispute resolution, M&A and real estate. The firm attracts an impressive clientele including companies in the entertainment, utilities and life sciences sectors. The team's other areas of expertise include competition, restructuring and IP.

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto acts for a broad range of industrial clients on varied corporate mandates. The firm's areas of expertise include cross-border M&A, share exchange and joint ventures. The team is also skilled in venture capital transactions and real estate matters. Its client roster includes notable Japanese corporations and multinational clients operating in the technology, construction and manufacturing industries. The law firm is well placed to advise domestic clients on their outbound investments and acquisitions. Notable clients include Hankyu Hanshin, Kyoto Chuo Shinkin Bank and Panasonic.

Yodoyabashi & Yamagami LPC acts for a wide range of domestic and international companies on all aspects of corporate work, including matters pertaining to M&A, tax and bankruptcy. The firm is also well regarded for its talents in handling IP matters and offers a wide range of expertise for both domestic and international clients for these practice areas as well as litigation matters.

Chuo Sogo Law Office is distinguished by its expertise in handling financial matters for banks located in the region. The firm possesses extensive knowledge of insurance regulations and is experienced in representing SMEs in M&A transactions. The team is particularly active in assisting listed companies with share exchanges and offers additional expertise in fintech matters.

Kikkawa Law Offices is a longstanding outfit offering assistance in a variety of practice areas, including business reorganisations, IP and labour matters. The firm is well versed in leniency matters relating to cartel investigations. The team is also skilled in handling civil disputes relating to medical negligence and product liability disputes.