International Trade
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : 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, and counts UACJ, OMRON Corporation and JETRO among its clientele.
Work Highlights
- Anderson Mori & Tomotsune advised AGC on an anti-dumping investigation related to caustic soda initiated by India as the respondent’s counsel with an Indian law firm.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It was an urgent and complex request and the advice was detailed, logical and helpful to make the necessary decision for us. Since it is an area where we have both legal and political issues, sometimes it is not always right to just choose an option just by legality. They gave us advice, separating these two clearly, which helped us enormously."
"We understand Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has a keen observation on development of international law. It always provides the latest observations and business alerts on important legal issues."
"It was an urgent and complex request and the advice was detailed, logical and helpful to make the necessary decision for us. Since it is an area where we have both legal and political issues, sometimes it is not always right to just choose an option just by legality. They gave us advice, separating these two clearly, which helped us enormously."
"We understand Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has a keen observation on development of international law. It always provides the latest observations and business alerts on important legal issues."
Notable Practitioners
Hiroshige Nakagawa wins recognition 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 has very strong communication skills, as well as broad knowledge and the ability to explain complex things concisely."
"He is consistent, thorough and very good. I've worked with him for many years so there is a comfort level."