Risk management and investigations: Independent local firms

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Under the leadership of Takayoshi Tao, the team at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu represents clients in high-profile regulatory investigations and white-collar crime matters involving the Japanese market. Daisuke Fukamizu has ‘cutting-edge knowledge’ of government and internal investigations involving fraud, cartel agreements, and insider trading, while the ’excellent’ John Lane advises clients in multi-jurisdictional regulatory investigations and cross-border litigation. Drawing on her experience with the Japanese Ministry of Justice, Ayumi Fukuhara specialises in corporate crisis management and global investigations. Hideaki Kobayashi and Tomohiro Hen are members to note in relation to corporate crises-related matters and sensitive governance and compliance matters, respectively.

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Testimonials

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‘I regard this team as highly skilled in acting for Japanese clients in international investigations and acting for international clients in Japanese investigations. They have a point of difference among Japanese law firms in that they have invested in foreign qualified lawyers specifically in the investigations space, meaning that they are very well placed to bridge the gap which often exists between Japanese and international understanding of an issue.’
‘John Lane is a foreign-qualified partner with experience across a number of common law jurisdictions. He is excellent at providing a bridge between a Japanese client and common law litigation or investigation
'Daisuke Fukamizu has a deep knowledge and expertise in global law and of the field of risk management and investigations. He has gained cutting-edge knowledge of trends through his research activities.'
‘The hospitality and sincerity of the entire firm and all of its lawyers is particularly noteworthy. Under strong leadership, the team is very well organised and collaborates with the client.'

Key clients

Hino Motors, Ltd.
BIPROGY Inc.
Mitsubishi Electric
Kobe Steel, Ltd.
Tokyo Electron Ltd.
Kubota Corporation
Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd.
OKWAVE, Inc.
Dexerials Corporation
Open House Group Co., Ltd.
Dentsu Inc.
Pony Canyon Inc.

Work highlights

Advised Hino Motors, Ltd. on internal investigation regarding violations of emission and fuel efficiency regulations at a Japanese automobile manufacturer.
Advised Mitsubishi Electric in relation to global investigation for improper quality management practices.
Advised the major group companies of Open House Group Co., Ltd. in relation to a compliance risk assessment project.