Japan

TMI Associates

Firm overview

From its establishment thirty years ago, TMI Associates has grown from its original 11 members to become the second-largest law firm in Japan, with more than 720 attorneys and patent/trademark attorneys based in 19 offices. TMI has comprehensive transactional and dispute resolution capabilities, a distinctive regulatory focus and a renowned IP practice. In addition to the firm’s locations in Japan, TMI has offices in Cambodia, China, France, Indonesia*, Malaysia*, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the UK and the US, as well as desks focused on Brazil, India, Kenya, Mexico and the Philippines. (*Affiliated office)

Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners

Firm overview

Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners is a law firm with a large number of attorneys (including registered foreign lawyers) and staff with its main offices in Tokyo and Osaka. Oh-Ebashi soon became the leading law firm in Osaka. It later opened offices in Shanghai in 1995, Tokyo in 2002 and Nagoya in 2015 to serve the expanding needs of its clients. Our Tokyo and Osaka offices are now equal in size and strength with our lawyers and staff working closely together to serve a broader base of clients in Japan and abroad. Oh-Ebashi has worked with clients for a long time since its establishment and is confident that we can provide them with the best legal advice and solutions. We are committed to exceed clients’ expectations and be their ideal legal partner.

Atsumi & Sakai

Firm overview

Atsumi & Sakai is a multi-award-winning, independent full-service Tokyo law firm, and the first Japanese law firm to create a foreign law joint venture, which enables it to admit foreign partners and so offer its clients the quality of service that the modern international business community demands. Expanding from its highly regarded finance practice, the firm now acts for a wide range of international and domestic companies, banks, financial institutions and other businesses, offering a comprehensive range of legal expertise.

City-Yuwa Partners

Firm overview

City-Yuwa Partners was formed in 2003 upon the merger of a cross-border transaction-based firm and a firm specialized in litigation, insolvency and real estate law. Following the 2005 merger with one of Japan's top patent litigation boutiques and the addition of many partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences, City-Yuwa has grown into one of Japan's preeminent law firms capable of providing a full range of legal services.

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TMI Associates

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Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners

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Atsumi & Sakai

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City-Yuwa Partners

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