Led by Shigeaki Ito, the dispute resolution practice at City-Yuwa Partners is lauded by clients as ‘hard-working’ and ‘highly sophisticated’. Alongside the team’s expertise in real estate and construction disputes, the practice offers assistance in banking and financial litigation, class action litigation, as well as alternative dispute resolution for financial clients. The ‘exceptional’ Yoko Maeda is well-versed in international arbitration. Other key team members include Masaaki Sawano, Cholmin Kim, and Yuji Kondo.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is highly sophisticated and offers great client service.’
- ‘They are practical and sharp.'
- ‘Excellent negotiation skills, with professional and timely responses.’
- ‘Hard-working and diligent. The CY lawyers are always willing to learn and share information.'
- ‘Yoko Maeda is a rising star on the international arbitration scene. She is a great advocate, very smart, and has a lot of experience. I have found her very impressive and exceptional.’
- ‘I have had good experiences with Yoko Maeda, she is a great lawyer, who is responsive, client-focused, and does good work.’
- ‘City-Yuwa Partners has an excellent dispute resolution team, including up-and-coming young partners who are building strong international arbitration practices. Their litigators are also knowledgeable and are good to work with.’
Key clients
- Asahi Breweries, Co.
- Cardinal Health Inc.
- Cook Medical Inc.
- China Merchants Bank Co.
- Chugai Pharmaceutical Co.
- Contrack Watts Inc.
- Deutsche Bank Group
- FTI Consulting
- Google LLC
- GS Yuasa International Ltd.
- Japan Tobacco Inc.
- JFE Systems Inc
- Maetel
- Midea Group
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation
- Sanki Engineering
- Taiheiyo Cement Corporation
- Tokyo Electric Power Co.
- Toshiba Lifestyle Products & Services Corporation
- Ube Industries
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Shigeaki Ito