Legal 500
Log in or register
  • Rankings

    • Jurisdictions
    • Submissions
    • Future Lawyers
  • Firms & Lawyers

    • Service Providers
    • Barristers’ Sets
    • Networks
    • Interview with…
  • In-House

    • In-House Content
    • GC Powerlist
  • Knowledge Centre

    • Data Products
    • Legal Business
    • Market Intelligence
    • About us

      • Legal 500
      • FAQs
      • Marketing
      • Careers
      • Trust Centre
      • Contact us
  • Comparative Guides
  • Events
  • Legal 500 TV

About us

  • Legal 500
  • FAQs
  • Marketing
  • Careers
  • Trust Centre
  • Contact us
  • Deutschland DE
  • Paris FR
  • Rankings

    • Jurisdictions
    • Submissions
    • Future Lawyers
  • Firms & Lawyers

    • Service Providers
    • Barristers’ Sets
    • Networks
    • Interview with…
  • In-House

    • In-House Content
    • GC Powerlist
  • Knowledge Centre

    • Data Products
    • Legal Business
    • Market Intelligence
    • About us

      • Legal 500
      • FAQs
      • Marketing
      • Careers
      • Trust Centre
      • Contact us
  • Comparative Guides
  • Events
  • Legal 500 TV

About us

  • Legal 500
  • FAQs
  • Marketing
  • Careers
  • Trust Centre
  • Contact us
  • Deutschland DE
  • Paris FR

© 2026 Legalease Ltd. All rights reserved

Registered company in England & Wales No. 02427356 VAT GB 321 5727 22

Registered address: 188 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2AG

  • Legal 500 Trust Centre
  • Contact Us
  • home
  • Market Intelligence
  • Search

297 results found

Use advanced search filters to refine your search

2 filters applied

Advanced search filters

Topics
Countries
Contributor

Start typing to add contributors

Content type
Show options
  • Article

    From Chance Email To Chief Counsel: Nithia Dory

    An in-house legal manager at INPEX in Tokyo discusses the challenges and rewards of managing a global legal team in the oil and gas sector, navigating Japan's evolving work culture, and supporting the company's energy transition initiatives. The conversation explores how a Singapore-based lawyer found his way to Japan and built a career at the intersection of energy law and international business.
    JapanEnergy and Natural Resources
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
  • Article

    Tightened Regulations On Managers Of Funds Marketed To Japanese Investors Will Come Into Force Shortly

    As outlined above, the Amendments will significantly tighten regulations on managers of funds marketed to Japanese investors.
    JapanFinance and Banking
Jones Day
Jones Day
  • Article

    Amendment To The Code Of Civil Procedure: International Jurisdiction Now Specified

    On May 2, 2011, the law concerning an amendment to the Code of Civil Procedure (the "Code") to clarify international jurisdiction was published (the "Amendment").
    JapanInternational Law
    DLA Piper
    DLA Piper
  • Article

    An Overview Of The Rules And Regulations Governing The Private Placements Of Fund Interests In Japan

    With the prevailing low interest rates, Japanese asset allocators have increasingly turned to offshore investment funds for target returns
    JapanCorporate/Commercial Law
    Withers LLP
    Withers LLP
  • Article

    Banking & Finance 2023 - Trends And Developments

    Until 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic was one of the significant concerns in the Japanese financial market. However, from 8 May 2023...
    JapanFinance and Banking
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
  • Article

    Recent Developments In Takeover Defense Discussions In Japan

    The corporate value study group, comprising leading scholars and practitioners and orchestrated by the Ministry of Trade, Economy and Industry of Japan ("METI"), has recently issued a report on takeover defense measures (the "2008 Report").
    JapanCorporate/Commercial Law
    Jones Day
    Jones Day
  • Article

    Summary Update On Enforcement Of Commercial Registration System For Foreign Companies

    Recently, the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) of Japan, which has jurisdiction over the commercial registration system, has taken measures to require certain foreign companies to file for commercial registration pursuant...
    JapanCorporate/Commercial Law
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster
  • Article

    Analysis Of Patent Filing Trends On Self-Driving Technologies And MaaS-related Technologies

    Multimodal transportation systems, which provide effective and comfortable transportation services available on demand, have also been becoming popular along with these technologies.
    JapanIntellectual Property
    Shiga International Patent Office
    Shiga International Patent Office
  • Article

    Patent Application Trends Of Next Generation Batteries

    The use of renewable energy and electric vehicles is indispensable for realizing a carbon-free society, and the development of rechargeable battery technology is getting more attention.
    JapanIntellectual Property
    Shiga International Patent Office
    Shiga International Patent Office
  • Article

    Acquisition Finance 2023

    The leveraged buyout market in Japan has remained active throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent transactions include a number of divestitures or carve-outs by Japanese conglomerates of their assets...
    JapanFinance and Banking
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
  • Article

    New Regulations On Clinical Research

    On April 7, 2017, the 193rd Diet of Japan passed a legislation regarding clinical researches – this "Law on Clinical Research (rinsho kenkyu hou)" will come into effect within one year.
    JapanFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster
  • Article

    Overview Of Japan's AI Governance: What Global Companies Need To Know

    In May 2025, Japan's Parliament passed the Act on Promotion of Research and Development, and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence-Related Technologies (the "AI Promotion Act")1 in response to the rapid advancement of AI technologies.
    JapanTechnology
    Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners
    Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners
  • Article

    Differences Between Japanese GK Entity And US LLC

    On May 1, 2006, a new type of Japanese legal entity named the Godo Kaisha (GK) was born. Although it is commonly referred to as the Japanese LLC a GK differs from a US LLC in several important respects.
    JapanCorporate/Commercial Law
    Latham & Watkins
    Latham & Watkins
  • Article

    Introduction Of "Simplified" Type 1 License [Updated]

    On May 15, 2024, the Diet passed into law amendments to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (the "FIEA") (the "Amendments").
    JapanFinance and Banking
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
  • Article

    A New Era For Japanese M&A? Fresh Guidelines From Key Japanese Government Agency Seek To Stimulate Corporate Value Creation Through Development Of Fair M&A Market

    Draft of New Guidelines Published. On June 8, 2023, the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry ("METI"), a Japanese government agency tasked with promoting economic vitality in the private sector...
    JapanCorporate/Commercial Law
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster
  • Article

    『法律文書の英訳術』を読む(2)

     第3章は、文書を「文字どおり」に訳すのではなく、背景を考慮すべきであるとの示唆から始まり、文化の違いを前提にした翻訳における
    JapanCorporate/Commercial Law
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
  • Article

    【最高法裁判要旨】技術秘密関連約定と技術秘密構成要件の審査について

    【裁判要旨】たとえ、技術秘密の構成、所有権、侵害及び責任について、当事者間で和解契約の締結等により合意に達した場合であっても
    JapanIntellectual Property
    Kangxin
    Kangxin
  • Article

    Corporate Governance 2023 - Trends And Developments

    In recent years, activist shareholders have been increasingly active in Japan. During the annual general shareholders' meeting season in June 2022, shareholders made 330 proposals against 97 companies...
    JapanCorporate/Commercial Law
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
    Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
  • Article

    Key Regulatory Considerations For Pharmaceuticals And Medical Devices In Japan

    Japan's healthcare market is undergoing a significant transformation driven by an aging population and technological innovation.
    JapanFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners
    Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners
  • Article

    Japanese Corporate Governance Is Changing With The Adoption Of A New Code In 2015

    In the past, Japan may not have enjoyed high scores in the area of corporate governance, but this may change soon.
    JapanCorporate/Commercial Law
    Jones Day
    Jones Day
  • Showing 221–240 of 297 results

    PreviousNext
    Legal Intelligence Newsletters: sign up for the latest legal and regulatory news on your chosen topics