Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; “AMT”) is pleased to announce the establishment of its Paris office, further strengthening its European presence and enhancing its ability to support clients in France and across Europe. For nearly two decades, AMT has maintained close relationships with leading law firms in France through regular secondments and professional exchanges. In collaboration with local counsel, the firm has advised clients on a wide range of French-related matters, including M&A, joint ventures, corporate establishments and investments, financial transactions, employment law, and dispute resolution. The opening of the Paris office marks a significant milestone in the firm’s long-standing commitment to the French market. The Paris office operates as an associated office with MTS Law Office, founded in Paris by Manami Toyota Sirvent, an attorney qualified in Japan and France. Ms. Toyota obtained her French legal qualification in December 2021 and has been practicing French law in Paris since May 2022. Through this association, AMT is able to offer seamless, integrated legal support covering Japanese law, French law, and EU law. This enables the firm to advise Japanese companies engaged in business expansion, M&A, investments, and disputes in France, as well as French companies considering business operations, M&A, or investments in Japan. AMT has continued to enhance its European capabilities with the opening of its London office in September 2022 and its Brussels office in April 2024. The establishment of the Paris office further reinforces the firm’s ability to deliver high-quality, cross-border legal services tailored to the needs of its international clients. The firm remains committed to meeting the evolving needs of its clients and to continuously enhancing the scope and quality of its legal services. ■ MTS Law Office ― Overview Registered Name:       MTS Law Office in association with Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (The office name is currently pending approval from the Paris Bar) Representative:           Manami Toyota Sirvent, an attorney qualified in Japan and France Address:                      11 Boulevard de Sébastopol, 75001 Paris, France Tel:                               +33 (0)6 44 92 87 38   ■ Comment from Manami Toyota Sirvent, Managing Attorney, MTS Law Office Paris has long served as a strategic hub for business expansion in Europe. In recent years, with the opening of Station F, one of the world’s largest startup campuses, and the annual hosting of Viva Technology, a major international technology event, the city has played a central role in shaping one of the world’s leading startup ecosystems. Through our Paris office, we are committed to providing prompt and highly sophisticated legal services, grounded in deep local expertise, to clients seeking to enter or expand in the European market.   Manami Toyota Sirvent ― Career Mar 2005                     The University of Tokyo (B.A. in Sociology) Mar 2008                     Waseda Law School (J.D.) Apr 2008 - Mar 2009  The Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan Dec 2012 - Dec 2013  Associated with McDermott Will & Emery, Paris Office Jul 2016                         Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas, Diplômes supérieurs d’université (Business and Company Law) Dec 2016 - Mar 2018     Worked for Legal Department of a major Japanese trading company Apr 2022 - Present        Practiced French law in Paris   Press Contact Anderson Mori & Tomotsune Publicity & Marketing Committee Address: Otemachi Park Building, 1-1-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Tel: 03-6775-1001 (9:30-17:30) Contact form　https://contactus.amt-law.com/en/public-relations/  

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; “AMT”) is pleased to announce that, as of October 28, 2025, we have opened our “Malaysia Desk” in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, enabling us to respond more directly to clients’ needs. As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia is seeing increased activity in investment promotion and policy initiatives, with steady growth in semiconductor and data center investments. In addition to the capital, Kuala Lumpur, investment promotion is accelerating in Penang, a major semiconductor cluster, and Johor Bahru, where special economic zone initiatives are advancing.   In line with this trend, our Malaysia Desk operates in a business collaboration with a leading local law firm, RDS Partnership, enabling us to address investment needs across Malaysia. With offices in Penang and Johor Bahru, RDS Partnership can provide seamless support for matters outside Kuala Lumpur as well. By situating our Desk within RDS Partnership, we enhance our on‑the‑ground capabilities and can quickly provide high‑quality legal services to Japanese companies already operating in Malaysia and those considering market entry.   Our Malaysia Desk supports clients on a wide range of matters in Malaysia, including M&As, joint ventures, financing transactions, tax and customs, licensing and regulatory approvals, engagement with authorities, and dispute resolution. We also advise—based on up‑to‑date local conditions—on post‑entry legal issues, such as compliance and labor, with services available in Japanese.   Akitaka Anzai, Partner and Head of our Bangkok Office, who has prior experience stationed in Malaysia, will concurrently lead the Malaysia Desk. Working with our Japan and overseas offices, including Singapore, we will deliver practical, locally grounded legal services.   ■Malaysia Desk ― Overview Registered Name:       Anderson Mori & Tomotsune Malaysia Desk Representative:           Akitaka Anzai Address:                      c/o RDS Partnership Level 16, Menara 1 Dutamas No. 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel.:                              60-3-6209-0461   ■Comment from Akitaka Anzai, Representative, Malaysia Desk As the investment environment continues to be strengthened and expanded, Malaysia is an important base for business development in ASEAN countries. Through collaboration with our local partner RDS, we will provide practical, swift, one‑stop support for matters beyond Kuala Lumpur.   Akitaka Anzai Mar 2003                   Waseda University (LL.B.) Oct 2004                     The Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan May 2010                    Graduate Study, University of Pennsylvania Law School (LL.M.) Oct 2010 - Sep 2011   Zaid Ibrahim & Co, Kuala Lumpur Nov 2012 - Nov 2013 Weerawong, Chinnavat & Peangpanor Ltd., Bangkok