Dispute Resolution: Domestic
Global Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 4
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+81 3 6438 5511About
Provided by TMI Associates
TMI Associates is one of Japan’s leading law firms in dispute resolution, having handled hundreds of cases involving commercial, intellectual property, tax, and administrative disputes before both courts, at trial and on appeal, as well as before arbitration tribunals. In addition, TMI is frequently called on for local assistance by counsel involved in worldwide litigation matters.
The Firm can form specific teams, depending on the nature of an individual case, that is comprised of attorneys who are also specialists in a variety of fields, including medical doctors, architects, accountants, and patent attorneys with diverse technological backgrounds. TMI also has the benefit of having attorneys and advisors in the Firm with distinguished backgrounds in public service, including former judges (including retired Supreme Court Justices) and prosecutors (including a former Prosecutor General), who are regularly involved in forming an appropriate litigation strategy and approach that seeks to best protect client interests and rights.
Chambers Review
TMI Associates is proficient in IP, antitrust and contractual disputes. The firm represents domestic and foreign clients in the manufacturing, TMT and electronics industries, and is well placed to handle fair trade and patent infringement disputes. The team possesses additional expertise in alternative dispute resolution matters. Notable clients include Tsuburaya Production, Farallon Capital Management and Ricoh Company.
Work Highlights
- TMI Associates advised R.C. CORE on litigation in relation to the violation of design rights, trade secrets and trade mark rights with regard to the design of buildings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"TMI Associates are responsive and speedy."
"TMI Associates are responsive and speedy."
Notable Practitioners
Hidetoshi Masunaga has significant expertise in handling contentious matters in Tokyo District Court, High Court and Supreme Court. He is particularly experienced in advising on corporate tax disputes and IP infringement litigation.