We hold a market leading reputation in Japan based on over 20 years in Tokyo advising Japanese and international corporations and financial institutions on their most complex transactions and assignments. We have also topped all of the league tables in our core practice areas for a number of years.

With over 70 lawyers in Tokyo, comprising Bengoshi and international lawyers in equal measure, our work is distinguished by our ability to deliver co-ordinated and consistent Japanese and international law advice, taking into account all angles of the law and regulatory environment.

Structured broadly into corporate and finance, our practice areas include all areas of capital markets including US securities advice, structured finance and derivatives, corporate/M&A including private equity, banking, projects and regulatory advice, asset finance, real estate (including real estate finance and securitisation of assets), insurance and investment funds.

“This well-established powerhouse has significantly expanded its capacity in Tokyo over the last few years both on the international and domestic sides. The arrival of a number of new lawyers, both Western-qualified and bengoshi, means that the team can now offer expertise across Japanese, UK and US law. Sources commend the combination of ‘domestic know-how and cross-border reach’ that ensures a regular stream of top instructions.” Chambers Asia (Japan: Capital Markets: Foreign), 2008

“Commentators point to its ‘firm foothold in the Tokyo market and global brand, which means that it's almost always involved in major UK-Japan deals.’” Chambers Asia (Japan: Corporate/M&A: Foreign), 2008

We have a rich history in Asia, having been here for over 30 years. We have 370 lawyers practising in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Thailand. Beyond our office locations we have large dedicated teams focused on India and South Korea and we are also active across Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam and the rest of Asia.