Baker McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise)’s disputes team in Tokyo advises major clients on a broad range of matters. With over 30 years of experience handling cross-border litigation and arbitration proceedings, Yoshiaki Muto leads the team. Takeshi Yoshida and Toshio Ibaraki are noted for their experience in compliance and corporate investigations, respectively. Ryosuke Tateishi focuses on disputes in the life sciences sector. Masami Sakai handles litigation concerning financial products, IT system development, corporate governance, corporate law, and labour law.
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‘Yoshiaki Muto coordinates with the foreign team and provides solutions to achieve clients' goals.'
‘We consulted with lawyer Toshio Ibaraki from Baker & McKenzie for the implementation of US-style compliance programme. He was able to handle the requested matters with strict adherence to deadlines. Additionally, he effectively communicated our company's instructions or preferences accurately and promptly to the affiliated Baker & McKenzie offices in various Asian countries, contributing to the implementation of the programme in our local subsidiaries in Asia.’
‘Their global network is their strength.'
‘Baker & McKenzie has the advantage of being able to respond quickly to inquiries about foreign laws as they have affiliated law firms in all of those countries.’
‘They have the ability to coordinate globally and provide advice and perspectives based on experience and practice in multiple jurisdictions.’
‘They have their own professional skills and expertise and some of them have the capability of coordinating between clients and local attorneys which helps us a lot.’
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Practice head
Yoshiaki Muto
Other key lawyers
Takeshi Yoshida; Toshio Ibaraki; Ryosuke Tateishi; Masami Sakai