Dispute Resolution: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 2
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Provided by Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
The dispute resolution practice group at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is sophisticated, internationally recognized and has demonstrated success in a number of specialized areas. Our litigators are renowned and have a proven track record of managing– and being successful in – large, complex and difficult cross-border cases. We are highly effective in representing and advising English-speaking corporate clients involved in Japan-based litigation and dispute resolution proceedings. Our close working relationships with other top law firms in other jurisdictions benefit our clients as they allow us to appropriately and efficiently handle multi-jurisdictional disputes.
Chambers Review
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune maintains a market-leading dispute resolution team with a wealth of experience in product liability, patent infringements and litigation in the financial sector, with additional expertise in arbitrations and enforcing arbitral awards. The firm is equally well equipped to advise domestic and international clients, including auditors and construction and technology companies, as well as financial institutions, and the team has notable expertise in cross-jurisdictional disputes. Its key clients include Showa Denko, Universal Music and Mitsuiwa.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune acted for Suruga Bank in a mass mediation case for approximately JPY60 billion filed by approximately 400 debtors with the Tokyo District Court.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They don't only care about the result of the case, but will address the actual concerns of their clients and think from a commercial perspective. They promptly got back to us even at night. I never felt it was inconvenient to talk with them."
"They have a group of stable, detailed experts that we can rely on. Our matter turned into an urgent lawsuit; however, they were still capable of addressing the issues swiftly and the explanations were always clear and easy to understand."
"They don't only care about the result of the case, but will address the actual concerns of their clients and think from a commercial perspective. They promptly got back to us even at night. I never felt it was inconvenient to talk with them."
"They have a group of stable, detailed experts that we can rely on. Our matter turned into an urgent lawsuit; however, they were still capable of addressing the issues swiftly and the explanations were always clear and easy to understand."
Notable Practitioners
Hiroki Wakabayashi typically assists foreign and domestic financial institutions and corporations in disputes arising out of corporate transactions and professional negligence matters. Clients appreciate his previous experience as a judge.
"Wakabayashi is a former judge and very familiar with our business. He was strong at communication, including interactions with non-Japanese speakers, and also presented reasonable strategies."
"Wakabayashi-sensei is a disputes expert. He is an ex-judge and therefore he knows the procedure of trials very well and gives very useful advice."
"Hiroki Wakabayashi delivers tailored strategic advice and you always feel that you are in good hands."
Aoi Inoue regularly advises on notable litigation mandates and cross-border arbitrations. He has particular expertise acting on disputes arising from business transactions and construction projects.
Kenichi Sadaka has considerable experience representing international and Japanese clients in multi-jurisdictional disputes, covering litigation cases arising out of corporate transactions, insurance and tax matters.
"Sadaka-sensei was brilliant. He always articulated things with a convincing tone. He was able to spot weak arguments of the opposition and emphasise these to the judge. His analysis was very thorough and precise."
"He was always capable of taking up and understanding key issues of the case quickly. "
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