Morrison Foerster‘s disputes offering in Tokyo is noted for its ‘strong capabilities in handling a wide range of corporate-related disputes’. The team fields extensive experience in advising on multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes, often for clients in the technology, pharmaceutical, life sciences and renewable energy sectors. Yuka Teraguchi regularly represents Japanese multinational entities in matters; she co-heads the practice with litigator Louise Stoupe, who focuses on tech-related issues involving the energy sector. Max Olson and Yuichi Inase are well-versed in assisting with IP disputes. Chie Yakura, Takahiro Nonaka, and Yukihiro Terazawa are all key members of the practice.

The ‘dedicated’ and ‘highly organised’ team at Clifford Chance (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo) is sought after for its expertise in assisting with disputes in the energy, construction, infrastructure and commodities sectors. The ‘outstanding’ Peter Harris heads up the practice, and counts international commercial and investor-state arbitration matters, often involving the construction industry, as a core area of strength. Senior associate Kengyi Kwek is a key contact for assisting domestic and international clients with commercial disputes.

At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, the dispute resolution team has an excellent reputation for advising on cross-border disputes and arbitration proceedings arising from large-scale, pan-Asian projects. The group is well versed in assisting clients in the construction, infrastructure, automotive and manufacturing sectors. Ben Jolley has 'exceptional coordination skills in complex cross-border matters' and is very experienced in representing Japanese clients in arbitration. Jolley co-heads the practice with Christopher Clay, who has expertise in financial litigation and regulatory matters. Michael McErlaine is a key name to note.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP‘s dispute resolution group in Tokyo continues to handle a high volume of patent litigation for high-profile Japanese technology and telecoms entities. Ryan Goldstein, who also acts as head of the firm’s Tokyo office, leads the team, in which litigator Hisaya Kimura, who joined the department in 2024, is a name to note.

Squire Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo Horitsu Jimusho‘s Tokyo-based team has a solid track record in advising on litigation concerning international commercial matters. Under the leadership of David Yaegashi, the group's workload includes handling IP disputes, product liability claims and distribution agreements. Yaegashi is well known for assisting with international commercial arbitration cases concerning international business transactions, as well as acting as counsel to clients on IP-related litigation.

White & Case LLP - White & Case Law Offices (Registered Association)' broad dispute resolution offering in Tokyo has established strength in acting for clients in the construction, technology, consumer products, and life sciences sectors. Practice head Shinsuke Yakura brings expertise in assisting domestic and international companies with cross-border litigation and arbitration proceedings, and Yu Babasaki is adept at handling construction, technology and renewable energy sector disputes. Masao Fujino is a practitioner to note.