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.

With over 60 lawyers in Tokyo, comprising Japanese and international lawyers in equal measure, our work is distinguished by our ability to deliver co-ordinated and consistent domestic and international legal 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, 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.

Best Foreign Financial Law Firm - Japan, FinanceAsia Japan Awards 2009 (second year in succession)

“A key firm in the Japanese market, Linklaters attracts clients thanks to its ‘excellence in multinational deals,’ and according to commentators, ‘the depth of its resources is unparalleled in Japan’.” Chambers Asia (Japan: Banking & Finance), 2009

“Linklaters retains the strength and depth to remain the firm of choice for clients on the largest, most sophisticated debt and equity domestic and international transactions.” Asia Pacific Legal 500 (Japan: Capital Markets), 2008/09

“Linklaters achieves significant market recognition for the ‘tremendous scale and scope’ of its Tokyo office. Clients appreciate the ‘depth of talent’ in the group and highlight the firm’s ‘longevity in the market’ as an important drawcard.” Chambers Asia (Japan: Corporate/M&A), 2009

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.