Junichi Tobimatsu
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
Band 2 : Dispute Resolution: Domestic
Band 2
About
Provided by Junichi Tobimatsu
Practice Areas
Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, Insurance Law
Career
Gaien Partners (formerly known as Tobimatsu Law) (2016-present), Mori Hamada & Matsumoto (partner 2006-2016, associate 1998-2005), Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP (2003-2004), Associate Professor at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Law and Politics (2010-2013)
Professional Memberships
Director and Secretary General of Arbitrators Association of Japan (2020-present)
Tokyo Bar Association (1998-present)
New York State Bar Association (2004-present)
Publications
“Q&A on Initial Responses in Corporate Legal Affairs - Troubleshooting Issues with Overseas Transactions“ (Editor and Author, Chuo Keizai, 2020), “A Primer for Litigators” (Co-author, Chuo Keizai, 2018), “Theory and Practice of International Commercial Arbitration” (Co-author, Maruzen Yushodo, 2016)
Personal
Stanford Law School (2003, LL.M.), University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law (1996, LL.B.)
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Junichi Tobimatsu is a co-founder of Gaien Partners. He maintains a solid reputation for his domestic and cross-border dispute resolution practice. His wide-ranging experience involves representing clients in disputes arising in the technology, insurance and construction sectors.