Jointly headed by Toshiaki Takahashi, Hisashi Miyatsuka, Toyoki Emoto, Kohei Murakawa, Teruhisa Tomoya, Fumiaki Matsuoka, and Rikiya Okuhara, Atsumi & Sakai regularly assists clients with litigation and arbitration cases. The practice's broad caseload also encompasses pharmaceutical, manufacturing, investing, and green energy activity, with notable experience in cross-border disputes and high-value litigation before Japanese courts.

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  • ‘The firm has always always been very responsive and efficient in dealing with my queries and requests for assistance. ’
  • 'Their advice is always highy practical, given their high level of knowledge and experience.'

  • ‘Kohei Murakawa is an excellent arbitration practitioner, and is always keen to improve service as well as his knowledge of dispute resolution. He is also very pleasant and professional in his dealings. ’

  • ‘Mr. Kohei Murakawa always thinks about what the most important request of the client is. He deepens the discussion and reaches essential solutions. He always tries to be practical and helpful for customers.'

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