TMI Associates
Client SatisfactionThe team at TMI Associates offers comprehensive legal services covering all aspects of shipping and maritime law, including shipping finance, and both dry and wet shipping matters. Led by Jumpei Osada, who is highly experienced in maritime litigation and shipping finance, the team also features Masaaki Sasaki, who specialises in resolving shipping disputes, including those related to charter parties, bills of lading, insurance, and shipbuilding contracts. Takuto Kobayashi, promoted to partner in January 2024, is an experienced litigator with expertise in international disputes and maritime arbitration.
Testimonials
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'The TMI team is not biased towards either ship finance or maritime claims as its practice areas and is able to provide comprehensive legal services. They are able to collaborate with other professionals on issues that intersect with other areas, such as M&A of shipping companies and shipyards, competition law-related and labour relations in the shipping industry, by utilizing the strengths of a major firm.’
‘In working with Jumpei Osada on ship finance, I have found his knowledge of Japanese and English law (maritime and financial), his knowledge and understanding of the shipping and shipbuilding industry, and his quick response and his personality to be truly outstanding.’
‘Very responsive and professional attorneys. Quality work and thorough knowledge of the general practices in the international maritime market.'
‘Jumpei Osada and Hiroshi Ideyama, are a real pleasure to work with. Hands-on experience in all matters in shipping and ship finance.’
‘The team is young and energetic. They collaboratively tackled each issue we had and helped us with deals that needed to be closed within a short time. The team is very trustworthy.'
‘The firm's ability to not only prepare documents related to ship financing but also to respond and resolve issues as they arise, is superior. We also appreciate the fact that they are a one-stop shop for all solutions.’
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jumpei Osada