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• Japan opens more “international” arbitrations to Registered Foreign Lawyers (2020年8月27日)
• New thresholds introduced under Japanese foreign direct investment regime (2020年4月17日)
• An introduction to Japan’s recent guidelines for MBOs and controlling shareholder acquisitions (2020年2月28日)
• コロナウイルス: 法的解釈および実務上検討すべきポイント (2020年2月11日)
• Japan widens scope of foreign investment screening (2019年7月5日)
• Japan’s new commitment decision procedure for antitrust cases to catch more foreign companies? (2020年2月19日)
• Japan and the EU sign historic and far-reaching deal: how does it affect your business? (2018年8月3日)
• The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement - what it means for you (2015年11月10日)

ALB Japan Law Awards 2020

• International Deal Firm of the Year
• M&A Deal of the Year (Premium)
• Technology, Media and Telecommunications Deal of the Year

ALB Japan Law Awards 2019

• Antitrust and Competition Law Firm of the Year
• Real Estate Deal of the Year

Asia Legal Business Japan Law Awards 2018

• Japan Deal of the Year
• M&A Deal of the Year (Premium)
• Technology, Media and Telecommunications Deal of the Year
• Managing Partner of the Year (Edward Cole)

Asia Legal Business Japan Law Awards 2017

• Japan Deal of the Year
• M&A Deal of the Year (Premium)
• Technology, Media and Telecommunications Deal of the Year
• Projects, Energy and Infrastructure Deal of the Year

Asia Legal Business Japan Law Awards 2016

• Employment Law Firm of the Year
• Japan Deal Of The Year
• M&A Deal Of The Year
• TMT Deal Of The Year
• Real Estate Deal Of The Year

FinanceAsia Awards 2016

• Best Law Firm

According to sources, the team's experience on transactions involving Europe really stands out: "Their work covered more than four European countries," adding: "Their skills of promptly sorting matters really worked well."

The team is also remarked on for its prowess in multi-jurisdictional disputes, especially in highly regulated sectors, such as energy. Clients think very highly of the team's ability to handle cross-border matters, as one source comments: "They're very sincere, and they have a real strength in international issues."

Another interviewee compliments the team for handling the cultural aspects of work: "We thought they understood what our emphasis was and where we came from, and they also had a role in moderating between Western-style investors and Japanese consortium partners."

Chambers Global 2019, International & Cross-Border Capabilities (International Firms), Japan

A market commentator notes that the firm has "been in the market for a long time and is very established," adding that "they possess excellent lawyers."

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2019, Competition/Antitrust, Japan

"They have a number of experienced lawyers and practitioners (including their affiliated local counsel) all over the world," explains one pleased client, further elaborating that "we have been enjoying their one-stop service for the multi-jurisdictional transactions where we need to obtain local counsel's professional advice."

"Thanks to their help we have been able to make some investments because of their very swift correspondence and hard work," summarises another satisfied client.

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2019, Corporate/M&A: International Firms, Japan

The team is singled out by referees for its ability to "provide practical and clear advice in a timely manner, which helps clients to make decisions with confidence."

"They are very commercial," states one client, while another remarks: "They have a high degree of speciality and are extremely thorough."

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2019, Dispute Resolution: International Firms, Japan