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

It is renowned for its expertise in handling cross-border M&A, banking and capital market transactions, advising major multinational Japanese corporations, private equity houses and investment firms. The team also has a market-leading infrastructure and energy practice, advising on the financing and development of multi-jurisdictional renewable and traditional energy projects. The law firm equally has an important presence in the cross-border contentious space and regularly adopts lead and co-counsel roles on international litigation, arbitration and IP enforcement matters.

The law firm is considered to be a leading presence in a broad range of practice areas, most notably in M&A, banking, capital markets and restructuring, in which the team routinely takes on international roles. The team also provides excellent capabilities in projects, energy and life sciences, where it acts for major domestic multinationals and international clients on complex transactions. In the contentious space, it is highly rated for its execution of international arbitration, litigation and IP mandates that frequently involve a number of jurisdictions.

An admired Japanese law firm with a highly-international outlook, Nishimura & Asahi offers robust cross-border capabilities. Teams based in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka coordinate fluidly with offices in foreign jurisdictions where the firm has an established presence inside and outside Asia. Japanese clients benefit from its New York office, which has become a key location to assist with expanding business opportunities in North and South America. The law firm is also a popular choice for international clients wishing to invest in Japan.

The law firm is recognised for its outstanding financing capabilities, being highly rated in banking and project finance, capital markets and restructuring, including the handling of cross-border bankruptcy issues. In the corporate space, the firm has a strong track record in handling major cross-border M&A deals, often involving India, Hong Kong and Mainland China. Additionally, the team offers noteworthy international dispute resolution capabilities, including in international litigation and with specialists in IP and competition cases.

A well-respected independent law firm, Atsumi & Sakai handles inbound and outbound transactions from its Tokyo office. Having established strong alliances with local firms in other jurisdictions, the team collaborates with these firms to carry out cross-border matters. Clients also benefit from effective coordination with the firm's smaller offices in London and Frankfurt, making use of having a presence in key financial centres in Europe, as well as English and German language capabilities.

Independent Japanese law firm City-Yuwa Partners operates out of its Tokyo office and fulfils the cross-border needs of its clientele, made up of homegrown entities as well as international players, through close collaboration with a global network of independent foreign counsel.

It has a strong cross-border offering across the life sciences, financial and technology sectors, with notable strength in IP, in which sphere the team handles a full spectrum of matters across a range of jurisdictions for major international companies. Additionally, the law firm has cultivated an excellent reputation internationally for managing global competition matters from merger control to investigations.