Ashurst

The firm:  Ashurst is a leading global law firm advising local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments on their most complex transactions, disputes and projects. Founded in 1822, the firm today has more than 3,600 people, including over 450 partners, working across 29 offices in 17 countries, offering the reach and insight of a global network, combined with the knowledge and understanding of local markets. The firm brings together lawyers of the highest calibre with the technical knowledge, industry experience and regional know-how to provide the incisive advice clients need.

Ashurst Japan:  Ashurst’s practice in Japan goes back to the opening of the Tokyo office in 1990. The firm advises many top Japanese and international corporations, financial institutions and multilateral agencies as well as government and semi-government entities. Recognising Tokyo as a global centre for both in-bound and out-bound trade and investment, the firm advises on both domestic and international cross-border transactions globally. The firm’s Japanese law practice is staffed by Japanese qualified lawyers (bengoshi) who advise on a wide range of local law matters and a number of the firm’s legal professionals are bilingual. The firm offers a one-stop service for all legal requirements in Japan.