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

Leading Japanese law firm with notable strength across South-East Asia. Lawyers in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and Nagoya coordinate closely with the firm's other offices in Asia, particularly working in conjunction with the Singapore team. The team offers a high-quality service across the full range of practice areas, which has significant appeal for cross-border work. The law firm frequently assists Japanese clients with outbound operations, as well as acting as co-counsel for international clients that have business interests in Japan.

Premier Japanese law firm Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu has a robust team in Tokyo plus an established presence in a number of key jurisdictions, including New York, Shanghai, Singapore and Bangkok, and an association with local law firms in Jakarta and Beijing. The team collaborates seamlessly with colleagues across the network to handle cross-border transactional and contentious matters and is a prominent adviser to US and UK clients that are investing in the Japanese market.

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.

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is a standout Japanese law firm offering a full service to its Japanese multinational and international clients. Teams based in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka coordinate seamlessly with the firm's other Asia-based offices to assist clients on outbound and inbound cross-border matters. Clients also benefit from non-exclusive 'best friend' relationships with leading European firms, as the team frequently joins forces with lawyers in other jurisdictions to service complex international mandates.

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.

TMI Associates has developed a significant presence in Japan, as well as expanding overseas with strategically located offices throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas. The team assists Japanese and international clients on outbound and inbound operations through effective coordination with other offices, as well as partnering up with local firms from other jurisdictions.