International & Cross-Border Capabilities (International Firms) | Global

The team in Tokyo provides advice across the full range of transactions, with particular expertise in international trade, tax, and banking and finance. Baker McKenzie is also well versed in handling inbound and outbound M&A transactions, and has complementary expertise in IP and competition law. The law firm works for an array of major Japanese and international clients, covering a range of sectors including the pharmaceutical, technological and automotive industries.

Clifford Chance in Tokyo is regularly engaged for cross-border matters that involve multiple jurisdictions. Clients value its ability to coordinate with other offices across the law firm's wide global network and elite practitioners, as well as with high-quality advisers in jurisdictions where the firm does not have a presence. The team has a strong track record of acting as lead coordinating counsel and Japanese counsel on inbound and outbound transactions.

White & Case is one of the top international law firms in Japan, housing a well-respected team based in Tokyo. The law firm has an impressive following among major Japanese corporations and international financial institutions, which benefit from smooth coordination across the firm's international network when facing cross-border challenges. The team handles matters covering multiple jurisdictions and has a strong track record of working on a mix of inbound and outbound matters led from Japan.

A&O Shearman's Tokyo office offers Japanese and international law capacity with a mix of foreign-qualified lawyers and bengoshi. The law firm's global network is a key attraction for clients, particularly for Europe-bound projects, and the team also has a strong track record of working closely on deals alongside its offices in South-East Asia.

The law firm is known for its market-leading strength in international projects, handling a full range of cross-border energy, infrastructure and financing matters for major Japanese corporations, lenders and sponsors, as well as Asia-based banks. The firm is also well established as an adviser on significant outbound mergers and acquisitions across a variety of industries including automotive, manufacturing, technology and agriculture.

Herbert Smith Freehills stands out for its cross-border capabilities in the contentious space, with particular expertise in international arbitration, investigations and large commercial litigation. The practice has particular strength working in the technology, life sciences and energy sectors, and matters often involve Middle Eastern jurisdictions. The law firm also offers cross-border transactional skills, notably in M&A matters.

Hogan Lovells' Tokyo office is renowned for its impressive global network, with strong ties in key European jurisdictions. Also adept at managing regional cross-border matters across South-East Asia, the firm is lauded for its ability to advise multinational companies on a country-specific level.

Linklaters' Tokyo team consists of experienced lawyers well versed in the handling of cross-border matters, particularly in the capital markets sphere. The law firm is a popular choice for its capacity to coordinate transactions into the European market and frequently works on a mix of inbound and outbound deals. Its clients include major international banks and Japanese financial services clients that benefit from the firm's network.

Milbank are especially experienced in the financing and development of projects across South-East Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, and are involved in the full spectrum of matters from renewable energy and sustainability projects to petrochemical and infrastructure developments. Milbank remains a favourite for homegrown Japanese clients as well as major international clients with interests in the ASEAN region.

Davis Polk & Wardwell's Tokyo office consists of distinguished US law-qualified financing and capital markets practitioners. Clients benefit from the cooperation between the Tokyo office and the law firm's hubs in key financial centres across the USA and Europe.

Jones Day handles international and cross-border work with a mix of local and foreign lawyers, and is appreciated by clients for the combination of its in-depth knowledge of the market and its US law capacity. Through its respected global reach, the law firm assists clients on both outbound and inbound matters, and it has a strong track record of coordinating with various Jones Day offices across a range of jurisdictions.

Latham & Watkins is sought out for its geographical reach and knowledge of US and EU capital markets. Composed of top legal talent, the law firm is particularly adept at handling complex cross-border transactions.

The Tokyo office stands out for its expertise in the projects and energy space, regularly advising multinational and Japanese clients on high-profile transactional matters focused on South-East Asia. Additionally the team is noted for its work with startups and impressive corporate/M&A practice. Clients benefit from the law firm’s extensive resources and technical know-how.

Norton Rose's Tokyo banking and finance team is adept at handling complex multi-jurisdictional matters in a number of sectors ranging from investment in tech to financing in transport. The law firm's projects team is also well regarded for its international and multidisciplinary practice, which focuses on major projects spanning a number of diverse jurisdictions.

Skadden is sought out in Japan for its notable US law capacity. The team leverages the firm's extensive international network on complex cross-border transactions, typically handling high-value mandates. It assists an impressive client base of major Japanese corporations, financial institutions and sovereign entities.

It offers particular expertise in international M&A and capital markets matters, deploying multi-office teams with colleagues in the USA on complex cross-border acquisitions and assisting with global debt and equity offerings and IPOs.

Ropes & Gray's Japan offering consists of bilingual lawyers with particular capabilities across the corporate/M&A, banking, leveraged finance and private equity practice areas, often through a cross-border lens. Clients can expect a seamless round-the-clock service from the firm, which utilises its network across the USA, Europe and Asia, including numerous offices in the USA and a presence in China, Korea and Singapore.

Located in Tokyo, the Ropes & Gray team represents a range of clients, from multinational corporations and private equity firms to a range of Japan-based companies and clients. The team is adept at handling complex cross-border finance and capital markets matters.