O'Melveny’s team handles both domestic and international arbitration, mediation, criminal investigations, and copyright disputes. The practice is led by Yoji Maeda, who is skilled in labour and employment disputes, while Hiroko Nihei is noted for her experience in US litigation and antitrust investigations.
Testimonials
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‘Hiroko Nihei is a very well-rounded, thoughtful and strategic litigator. She's been a key part of our multi-firm team in international arbitration.’
‘Hiroko Nihei is knowledgeable, responsive and strategic. She collaborates well with in-house counsel and co-counsel, providing excellent insight into matters of Japanese law.'
Key clients
- Japan Intellectual Property Arbitration Center
- CFJ (Citi Group)
Work highlights
- Acted as a sole panellist in a JP-domain name dispute before the Japan Intellectual Property Arbitration Center filed by a major Japanese telecommunications company.
- Represented CFJ G.K, the consumer finance subsidiary of Citigroup, in an unprecedented tax litigation matter before the Tokyo District Court.