Dispute Resolution: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 2
Contact number
+81-3-6775-1000About
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 infringement 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.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune acted as plaintiff counsel for the Canadian Solar Netherlands’ Japanese subsidiary in an administrative litigation before the Maebashi District Court against a local municipal government in Japan, seeking the revocation of a municipal ordinance prohibiting the installation of the plaintiff’s renewable energy power generation facilities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"AM&T has experts in all kinds of laws, and you can assemble the best team by consulting with the main lawyer contact."
"The AMT dispute resolution team are always responsive to our requests. At the same time, their communication is concise and to the point."
"We feel AM&T's service level is very high, as they propose appropriate answers in an easy-to-understand manner, in consideration of our circumstances, and help us make decisions."
"AM&T has experts in all kinds of laws, and you can assemble the best team by consulting with the main lawyer contact."
"The AMT dispute resolution team are always responsive to our requests. At the same time, their communication is concise and to the point."
"We feel AM&T's service level is very high, as they propose appropriate answers in an easy-to-understand manner, in consideration of our circumstances, and help us make decisions."
Notable Practitioners
Aoi Inoue regularly advises on notable litigation mandates and cross-border arbitrations. He has particular expertise acting in disputes arising from business transactions and construction projects.
"Aoi Inoue is knowledgeable about dispute resolution practices, including arbitration, and is very energetic in helping to resolve problems."
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.
"Hiroaki Wakabayashi made use of his experience as a judge to formulate a trial strategy that took into account the mental image of the judge, which gave us a great sense of security."
"An excellent lawyer and capable litigator leveraging his expertise as a former judge."
Kenichi Sadaka has considerable experience representing international and Japanese clients in multi-jurisdictional disputes, covering litigation arising out of corporate transactions, insurance and tax matters.
"Kenichi Sadaka is very experienced yet very approachable, and he is always keen to deliver the best results for his clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Japan