Asia/Emerging Countries Desk

In the past several years since the "Lehman Shock" in 2008, Japanese corporations have been expanding their presence in Asia and other emerging countries in light of the current circumstances where on the one hand, the Japanese domestic market is expected to shrink due to the declining birthrate and aging population, and on the other hand, the markets of emerging countries including those in Asia are rapidly expanding. This trend has remained the same despite the weaker yen resulting from Abenomics. In response to such development of the Japanese economy, it has now become a social mission for us, lawyers, to support Japanese corporations of all sizes in their advancement into Asia and other emerging countries.

Based on our commitment and in light of the growing global needs of Japanese enterprises, our firm has seconded our members to various Asian countries such as Singapore, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Turkey. We have also established an Asia/Emerging Countries Desk, which systematically assembles the experience and know-how of every member of our firm concerning the legal affairs of the relevant countries based on the needs of the client.

What distinguishes our Asia/Emerging Countries Desk is its structure, which consists of various countries or jurisdictions, our unique network of professionals in such countries or jurisdictions, which we have established through our activities over the years in international lawyers' associations, including the International Bar Association (IBA) and the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA), and a coordinated system of cooperation among the lawyers based on their respective fields of expertise.

Our strength can be clearly demonstrated, in particular, in our expertise in handling large-scale international cases, including dispute resolution, business turnarounds or transfers, and corporate acquisitions/reorganizations. We also have substantial experience in the field of international compliance, which focuses on preventing and taking countermeasures against corrupt practices, which have become a growing concern especially in emerging countries. Further, we have a wealth of experience in supporting small and medium sized enterprises in expanding their business overseas through direct investments, franchise agreements, distributorships, licensing, and other means, and in resolving issues that they encounter in doing business thereat or in their dealings with foreign counterparties.

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2023.11.22
【Online Seminar】 Seminar on Legal Practices for Companies Expanding Their Business Abroad (6): Labor Issue - Managerial Measures that can be Taken during a Crisis and Matters to be Noted (Employment Adjustment, etc.)
2022.12.09
Corporate management and ESG
2022.03.04
【Onilne Seminar】New Series of International Legal Practice Seminars (7): International Labor Affairs - Working without Being Employed
2021.10.06
NYSBA Webinar - Human Trafficking In Asia: Modern-Day Forms Of Slavery
2020.02.20
Personal Information Protection Laws in Southeast Asia
2019.02.18
Asia Legal Practice Morning Seminar, Season 2-(6): Making Use of Electronic Commerce (EC) in India -- Practice and Issues regarding Cross-border EC
2019.01.21
Asia Legal Practice Morning Seminar, Season 2-(5): Making Use of Electronic Commerce (EC) in Thailand and Indonesia -- Practice and Issues regarding Cross-border EC
2018.12.17
Asia Legal Practice Morning Seminar, Season 2-(4): Making Use of Electronic Commerce (EC) in Vietnam and Philippines -- Practice and Issues regarding Cross-border EC
2018.11.19
Asia Legal Practice Morning Seminar, Season 2-(3): Making Use of Electronic Commerce (EC) in Singapore and Malaysia -- Practice and Issues regarding Cross-border EC
2018.10.16
Asia Legal Practice Morning Seminar, Season 2-(2): Utilization of EC (Electronic Commerce) in China (2) - How to Sell Products through Cross-Border Electronic Commerce: Practice and Problems
2018.07.23
Asia Legal Practice Morning Seminar (8): 2017 Amendment of the Indian Companies Act and Corporate Governance
2018.06.18
Asia Legal Practice Morning Seminar (7): Dispute Resolution in Vietnam
2018.05.21
Asia Legal Practice Morning Seminar (6):Measures to Be Taken by Asian Countries for the Protection of Personal Data (As Based on the GDPR)
2018.05.10
Understanding the Essential Points of the Amendment to the Unfair Competition Prevention Law of China in 90 Minutes
2018.05.03
DOING BUSINESS in HONG KONG and JAPAN
2018.01.23
The "Current Trends" in Investments in ASEAN Countries: A Commentary by a Professional of Business Overseas Expansion on Recent Trends in Investments in ASEAN Countries - Pitfalls of Businesses in ASEAN as Witnessed by Lawyers - How to Deal with ASEAN Cou
2018.01.22
Asia Legal Practice Morning Seminar (2): Business and Human Rights - Measures Currently Required of Companies
2017.12.11
Asia Legal Practice Morning Seminar (1): Actual Procedures in Using the Singapore International Mediation Centre
2017.11.22
Overseas Subsidiaries and Internal Control
2017.11.04
Outlook for investment in emerging APEC economies
2017.09.29
Practices in Preparing Joint Venture Agreements in China or Other Emerging Countries
2017.09.14
Corporate and Dispute Resolution Practices in Southeast Asia - Osaka
2017.09.13
Corporate and Dispute Resolution Practices in Southeast Asia - Tokyo
2017.07.06
Current Updates on Arbitration in China: Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Mainland China and Recent Practices in Hong Kong and Shanghai
2017.07.05
HKIAC Arbitration Clause Negotiation Workshop - Tokyo
2017.05.31
Overseas Subsidiaries and Internal Control
2017.05.31
International Arbitration Trends in Korea
2017.04.24
Legal Practices on M&As in Southeast Asia (Legal Practices in Nine Southeast Asian Countries Mainly on Share Transfers and Business Transfers) (Nagoya)
2017.02.09
Legal Practices on M&As in Southeast Asia (Legal Practices in Nine Southeast Asian Countries Mainly on Share Transfers and Business Transfers) (Osaka)
2016.12.14
Legal Practices on M&As in Southeast Asia (Legal Practices in Nine Southeast Asian Countries Mainly on Share Transfers and Business Transfers) (Tokyo)
2013.11.26
Legal Risks Associated with Doing Business in Southeast Asia: A Study of Legal Risks in Emerging Countries

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