Tokyo International Law Office regularly represents high-profile clients in complex cross-border disputes, covering areas such as securities fraud, product liability, trademark enforcement, and real estate contract litigation. The firm is known for its sophisticated handling of international matters across a wide range of industries. At the helm of the team is Koki Yamada, a respected authority in cross-border litigation and mergers and acquisitions, particularly trusted by major institutional clients. Mikiharu Mori is a standout figure in the practice, advising both Japanese and multinational companies on outbound and inbound M&A transactions, infrastructure development, global compliance, and regulatory investigations. Also notable is Earl Rivera-Dolera, who represents clients in international arbitration under the rules of leading arbitral bodies, including the VIAC and JCAA.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Both Yuta Yamasaki and Masayuki Otake are exceptionally experienced and have been instrumental in handling our day-to-day litigation matters. Their prior backgrounds as a judge and a public prosecutor, respectively, have equipped them with a grounded, pragmatic approach that we greatly value.'
- ‘Tokyo International Law Office has consistently provided us with highly professional and dedicated legal support. Each member of their team brings unique expertise and experience.'
- ‘Koki Yamada: he is simply unique. Very international, smart, strategic thinker, hardworking. I highly recommend him and his team.'
- ‘They think out-of-the box, not the traditional Japanese law firm.
- 'The firm places strong emphasis on understanding client needs, regularly initiating discussions on recent legal developments and encouraging open dialogue from multiple perspectives.’
Key clients
- 82 Institutional Investors vs Kansai Electric
- Amazon Japan
- Grace Technology
- LegalOn Technologies
- Well Shin Technology
Work highlights
Advising 82 International Institutional Investors (Pension Funds) in a security fraud action against a major Japanese regional utility company.
Advised Grace Technology, a leading instruction manual manufacturer, in six securities fraud litigations brought by its shareholders.
Advised LegalOn Technologies Inc. and its Japanese parent company, LegalOn Technologies KK, in concurrent trademark infringement litigation in the United States and Japan.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
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Practice head
Koki Yamada
Other key lawyers
Mikiharu Mori; Earl Rivera-Dolera; Yuta Yamasaki; Masayuki Otake