50+ years of bridging global business
For over 50 years, we’ve been at the forefront of advising clients in and out of Japan on their global operations. Since 2013, our strategic alliance with Hashidate Law Office in Tokyo has deepened our cultural insight and proved invaluable in navigating Japan’s legal landscape.
From sealing major deals to resolving disputes and managing legal affairs, we’ve helped high-profile international companies and financial institutions to get results. While we’re experts in infrastructure, our expertise also spans:
- Banking and finance
- Construction and engineering
- Intellectual property and technology licensing
- Labour and employment law
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Real estate
Wherever your business takes you, we’re here to help you succeed.
Our recent work
Construction
Representing a major Japanese contractor in landmark cases about hospital construction in the High Court and the Court of Appeal regarding escalating dispute clause provisions.
Energy, Japan
Acting for a major Japanese contractor in relation to offshore wind projects in Japan.
Financial services
Acting for a leading Japanese bank on its derivative documentation (governed by FBF or ISDA master agreements) to be entered into with European counterparties.
Energy, South America
Acting for a Japanese liquefied natural gas contractor in relation to multiple LNG projects in Brazil.
Infrastructure in Uganda
We advised a Japanese JV contractor on a series of Dispute Board referrals regarding an infrastructure project in Uganda.
Construction in Singapore
Advising a Japanese contractor on a $75m ICC arbitration about the design and construction of a $500m power plant in Singapore.
A firm of contractors
Successfully prosecuting a claim of US$6 million for a Japanese firm of contractors in accordance with the Dubai International Arbitration Centre.
A hydropower project
We assisted a Japanese EPC contractor to formulate claims in respect of delays.
A polyester plant in Taiwan
We acted for a Japanese manufacturer and supplier in disputes arising from alleged defects in an installation in Taiwan.
Key contacts
Singapore
Our office address
in Japan
(Allied with Hashidate Law Office)
The Imperial Hotel Tower
5th Floor 1-1
Uchisaiwai-cho 1-chome
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-0011
Tel: +81 3 3504 3800