International Trade
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Japan
Band 2
Contact number
+81-3-6775-1000About
Provided by Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has a long history of advising foreign and Japanese clients on international trade matters, including matters concerning investment and import/export regulations under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Act in Japan and similar regulations in the U.S. and China, import and export control matters, trade remedy investigations and trade disputes, and supply chain-related matters.
In addition, we have been handling a number of cases related to investment and trade issues concerning the trade friction between the U.S. and China as well as on data and cybersecurity related matters. We have also been counselling our clients on many cases related to economic sanctions and transactions with Russian companies triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. AMT also has a wealth of experience in handling trade remedy cases and regularly represents:
(a)foreign companies in trade remedy investigations initiated by the Japanese government;
(b)Japanese companies and industry associations in petitions for trade remedy investigation initiated by the Japanese government; and
(c)Japanese companies and industry associations in trade remedy investigations initiated by foreign governments, including China, Taiwan, India, Thailand, and the U.S.
AMT has also been involved in research projects relating to international trade and economic security conducted by Japanese government agencies and has regularly contributed to the formation of relevant Japanese policy.
Chambers Review
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is noted for its robust expertise in anti-dumping and countervailing duties. The firm acts for both petitioners and respondents on anti-dumping investigations and is also well versed in supply chain due diligence and sanctions compliance. The team frequently acts for major corporates as well as government clients.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune advised ENEOS Materials on a sunset review investigation concerning the anti-dumping measures on NBR originating from South Korea and Japan imposed by the Ministry of Commerce of the PRC in 2018.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has lawyers who carefully listen to clients and are considerate of us. We appreciate their performance all the time."
"The response was impeccable and they provided explanations based on detailed research."
"Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has lawyers who carefully listen to clients and are considerate of us. We appreciate their performance all the time."
"The response was impeccable and they provided explanations based on detailed research."
Notable Practitioners
Hiroshige Nakagawa is recognised for his work on anti-dumping and anti-circumvention investigations, as well as for advising Japanese corporates on a range of international trade issues.
"He is familiar not only with China cases, but also with the United States, Thailand, Malaysia and other countries."
"He is a highly experienced counsel whose clients are exposed to the challenges of evolving international trade, sanctions and export control. He has a sophisticated understanding."
Suguru Yokoi advises Japanese and foreign companies in trade remedy cases, with particular expertise on matters in the Greater China region.
"We always receive prompt and accurate responses."
"Taking into account the unique circumstances of China, we received great support from Suguru."
Taku Matsumoto is co-head of the firm's international trade group and a specialist in Japan's economic security regulations.
"Mr Matsumoto has a strong understanding of international trade and business issues and works very well with co-counsel in the US, EU, UK and other jurisdictions to address client questions."
"Taku is smart, responsive, organised and a pleasure to work with."
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