Atsumi & Sakai is particularly well-regarded for its strengths in finance, innovation, and the renewable energy sector. The firm frequently handles complex, cross-border legal matters involving employment law, intellectual property, and antitrust issues, often advising both Japanese and international clients. The disputes team is co-led by a number of accomplished practitioners. Kohei Murakawa brings extensive experience as legal counsel in international litigation, arbitration, and investigations, particularly in sectors such as energy, shipping, IP, international trade, and competition law. Toshiaki Takahashi regularly advises a wide range of domestic and global companies, as well as investment funds, in both domestic and cross-border disputes. Teruhisa Toyama complements the team with deep expertise in securities litigation, tax-related matters, and corporate risk management.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Kohei Murakawa has impressed me with his approach to disputes and willingness to explore opportunities globally, as well as his ability to identify trends in litigation.'
  • 'They are very focused on international work and entrepreneurial.'

Work highlights

Representing institutional investors as plaintiffs in a major lawsuit claiming compensation for damages due to misstatements in annual reports by Toshiba Corporation.

Lawyers

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Practice head

Toshiaki Takahashi; Hisashi Miyatsuka; Toyoki Emoto; Kohei Murakawa; Teruhisa Toyama; Fumiaki Matsuoka; Rikiya Okuhara