Clifford Chance (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)’s dispute resolution team in Tokyo is noted for its international arbitration experience as well as for its involvement in contentious regulatory matters, investigations, and employment disputes. Practice head Peter Harris specialises in international commercial and investor-state arbitration proceedings, especially those concerning the energy, resources, construction, and infrastructure sectors. Mohsun Ali is a key contact for advice on investor-state dispute settlement arbitration and employment disputes, among other matters.
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‘Peter Harris is attentive, speedy, and straightforward in his thinking.’
‘Peter Harris stands out for his analytical capabilities. He is clear and concise with regards to his writing ability and oral advocacy skills.'
'Clifford Chance provides us with helpful advice when we face issues. I very much appreciate their kind support, especially from Peter Harris and Mohsun Ali, and their patience in relation to the culture of Japanese companies.’
‘Peter Harris has a lot of experience with Japanese clients and understands the culture of Japanese companies. Accordingly, he can manage his team to provide their professional advice taking into consideration the above, which is quite helpful to Japanese clients.’
‘They have a lot of excellent partnerships with local law firms located in several difficult countries, and they can sufficiently control them and save time and costs.'
‘I have observed the team's performance as an arbitrator and was impressed by their timely, skillful advocacy. I believe there are few international arbitration teams on the ground in Japan possessing this team's level of capability.’
‘They have expertise and experience in disputes.'
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Practice head
Peter Harris
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Mohsun Ali