Lawyers and advisers in Japan
The Corporate INTL directory lists 36 experts in Japan from 27 firms.
The most represented practice areas in Japan are Corporate, Commercial & M&A, Intellectual Property and Banking & Finance. Use the filters below to narrow by specialism or practice area, or search by name or firm.
Experts
Gen Takahashi
Gen Takahashi is a corporate partner at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, one of the largest law firms in Japan. 2022 is Anderson Mori & Tomotsune’s 70th anniversary since James Buell Anderson established the firm that would become the…
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Hidenori Nakagawa
The team of lawyers and specialists at TMI Associates has advised many foreign clients investing into real estate in Japan. The firm’s representations include setting up new TMK and silent partnerships, negotiations with counterparts, or…
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Hiroto Ando
Since joining Anderson Mori & Tomotsune in 2002, Hiroto Ando has been engaged in a broad range of corporate matters, including capital markets projects, mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructurings. He focuses in particular on…
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Hiroyuki Tanaka
Hiroyuki Tanaka is a partner of the firm, admitted to practice in Japan and New York. Hiroyuki’s practice areas are data protection, IT and IP. He has extensive experience advising foreign clients on Japanese data protection law. He is…
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Isao Shindo
Isao Shindo is a partner at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, who has been involved principally in the fields of banking, securities transactions, asset management, insurance, trust and structured finance, as well as M&A projects involving…
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J. Ryan Dwyer, III
Resident in Tokyo since 1999, Ryan Dwyer concentrates his practice on cross-border M&A and foreign direct investment into Japan by US and other non-Japanese companies, international joint ventures involving Japanese parties and Japan…
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K. Richard Okamoto
Richard graduated UCLA in 1985 and then worked in the Los Angeles and Tokyo offices until 1992 A US CPA from California and is also a Certified Internal Auditor, he provided an expert opinion on the difference between US and Japanese GAAP…
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Kanna Ichikawa
Academic Background: Kyoto University Graduate School of Biostudies, Division of Integrated Life Science, Laboratory of Signal Transduction Ichikawa Kanna’s main field of expertise is biotechnology and biology, but she is also capable of…
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Kazuhiro Yoshii
Kazuhiro Yoshii has been engaged in an extensive range of corporate legal practice at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, especially in the fields of capital markets and investment funds, for more than 20 years. In the capital markets area, he has…
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Kensaku Yamamoto
Kensaku Yamamoto is the Managing Partner of SHUSAKU·YAMAMOTO, one of the largest and most highly regarded intellectual property, technology and commercial law firms in Japan. The firm maintains offices in Osaka, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Fukushima,…
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Makoto Kobayashi
Makoto Kobayashi is a founder, president and CEO of Cyclo Hygieia, Inc. Before founding Cyclo Hygieia in 2019, he ran the IP advisory group at Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory LLC. Mr Kobayashi has broad experience in the…
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Masahiro Asamura
Masahiro Asamura is Senior Managing Partner and an experienced lawyer who manages ASAMURA IP P.C. and Asamura Law Offices. He specialises in IP litigation and disputes related to patent, trademark, designs, copyright and Unfair Competition…
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How do I find a good lawyer or adviser in Japan?
Check that they are qualified or registered to practise in Japan, for example with the local bar association or professional body, and that they have handled matters like yours, including any cross-border element. Ask who will do the work, which languages they work in and how they charge before you instruct them. Each lawyer or adviser listed on this page has a profile with their firm, practice areas and contact details, so you can compare them before getting in touch.
How much does a lawyer cost in Japan?
Fees depend on the firm, the experience of the person advising you and how complex the matter is. Firms commonly charge by the hour, a fixed fee for a defined piece of work, or a combination of the two. Ask for a written estimate and the terms of engagement before any work starts.
Do I need a local lawyer or adviser in Japan if I am based abroad?
Matters governed by the law of Japan, or that involve its courts, registries or authorities, usually need an adviser qualified there. If you already have an adviser at home, they can often work alongside a local lawyer or adviser in Japan, which keeps the advice joined up on cross-border matters.
Can I find an English-speaking lawyer or adviser in Japan?
Many lawyers and advisers who work with international clients advise in English, but it is worth checking. Ask about working languages when you first get in touch, and whether documents can be provided in English as well as the local language.
Should I use a lawyer or an adviser?
Use a lawyer for legal advice, contracts and anything that may end up before a court or a regulator. Advisers such as accountants, tax advisers and consultants handle compliance, financial and business advice. Many matters need both, which is why Find an Expert lists both, under the Legal and Advisory specialisms.
How do I contact a lawyer or adviser in Japan through Corporate INTL?
Open any profile on this page to see the contact details the firm has provided, such as telephone, email and website. Every profile also has a "Contact via Corporate INTL" button if you would rather send your request through us.