Dispute Resolution: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 4
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+81-3-6212-5536Chambers Review
City-Yuwa Partners covers a wide range of commercial litigation, with strengths when it comes to acting for clients in significant disputes. The firm is experienced handling disputes in the real estate and construction areas, as well as for energy clients, including renewables, and issues relating to intellectual property. The team is also well equipped to handle arbitration. Some of the firm's notable clients include Google, FTI Consulting and KT Japan.
Work Highlights
- City-Yuwa Partners advised Contrack Watts in a dispute with Uejo Kogyo over costs associated with a joint venture.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I am extremely pleased with the ability of the team to be available at quite inconvenient hours for them."
"They have many excellent lawyers who are responsive, with perfect business understanding."
"I am extremely pleased with the ability of the team to be available at quite inconvenient hours for them."
"They have many excellent lawyers who are responsive, with perfect business understanding."
Notable Practitioners
Yoko Maeda has a growing reputation in the commercial arbitration space and continues to represent clients from a range of sectors including technology, construction and life sciences.
"She is an outstanding professional who is very responsive and committed."
"She is an excellent advocate who has strong legal knowledge and excellent client handling."
"Yoko is a rising star in the international arbitration field."
"Her English was excellent and she was extremely responsive. She was also good on strategy and on the law."
"It was a real pleasure working with Maeda Yoko. She is a real asset to City-Yuwa."