Dispute Resolution
Our international disputes resolution practice includes litigation in foreign courts, settlement negotiations in foreign countries, and international arbitration. In arbitration and settlement negotiations, we sometimes collaborate with a foreign law firm and sometimes handle the matter alone. For proceedings in foreign courts, we always collaborate with foreign law firms, and in such cases our role is coordination, management and supervision. In particular, we handle some complex cases in which there is litigation at the same time in Japan and a foreign country, and we coordinate with the foreign law firm to ensure that arguments and evidence are not contradictory. There are as well often situations of potential disputes, i.e. differences of interpretation concerning contracts, including their renewal, amendment and termination. In such cases, we advise on contractual interpretation and negotiation. We are particularly strong in disputes involving ASEAN countries and Asia generally, in which we leverage the experience of our lawyers who have worked for the Singapore International Arbitration Centre and our collaborative relationships with local law firms. For the resolution of international disputes without delays, we have the necessary experience and know-how.