International & Cross-Border Capabilities (International Firms)

Herbert Smith Freehills' team in Tokyo leads impressive cross-border deals from Japan, coordinating with team members across the firm's international network. It has particularly close ties with the London office, as well as with wider teams in Europe, Australia and South-East Asia, regularly assisting Japanese clients with foreign investments into various markets. It is also adept at liaising with local law firms to ensure effective coverage of all local law aspects.

The team stands out for its cross-border capabilities in the contentious space, with particular expertise in international arbitration, investigations and large commercial litigation matters. The practice has particular strength working in the technology, life sciences and energy sectors, and matters often involve Middle Eastern jurisdictions. It also offers cross-border transactional skills, notably in M&A matters.

"Our experience with HSF has been very positive so far - the lawyers at all levels in the firm are reliable and impressive. They have a good combination of global presence and local expertise."

"The HSF team working with us were an experienced team - it was very apparent that the team had a lot of experience with working on large and complex international deals, which allowed them to not only grasp the complexities but also to piece together the transaction in a smooth and effortless manner."