Praised for its ‘great strength and experience’, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is led by the ’excellent‘ David Gilmore, who is noted for his capabilities in international arbitration as well as commercial dispute resolution. The team is also well-versed in cartel, fraud, and corruption investigations, for which Elaine Wong is a key contact. Michael McErlaine excels in regulatory investigations and is experienced in representing clients under all of the major institutional rules, including JCAA and ICC. Of counsel Yosuke Homma departed in July 2023 for an in-house role at Mitsubishi.
Testimonials
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‘The team is experienced in dealing with complex cases involving Japanese parties or Japanese subsidiaries of foreign enterprises.'
'Herbert Smith Freehills give advice backed up by deep and accurate legal knowledge. They are firm and prompt in responding to our needs.'
Work highlights
- Advised a Japanese pharmaceutical company in JCAA arbitration proceedings for claims of breach of representation and warranty under a share purchase agreement arising out of the sale of a pharmaceutical company.
- Advised an automotive manufacturer on a potential dispute with an Indonesian entity that has not been complying with obligations, owing to the substantial decrease in the demand for vehicles under the supply agreement.