Mori Hamada & Matsumoto law firm news

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto - is Japanese protectionism on the rise?
| Thursday, 18 December 2008

This year, two high-profile transactions involving foreign investments in a Japanese airport and power company have stirred up controversy and re-opened a national debate over the limitations on foreign direct investment for national security considerations.

Nishimura & Asahi set to expand Vietnam presence
| Friday, 27 May 2011

Japan’s largest law firm by headcount, Nishimura & Asahi, has announced plans to open its second office in Vietnam.

Mori Hamada, CC, Okuno advise on largest Japanese insolvency refinancing
| Tuesday, 19 April 2011

Mori Hamada, Clifford Chance and local player Okuno have all played lead roles in the financing deal connected to the restructuring of Japan Airlines (JAL) – the largest Japanese insolvency case of a non-financial sector company.

Paul Weiss beefs up Greater China corporate team with counsel promotion
| Thursday, 31 March 2011

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison has strengthened its practice capabilities in China with the addition of Gary Li to the firm’s China Practice management team, with effect from 25 Mar 2011.

宝维斯晋升顾问 增强大中华业务实力
| Thursday, 31 March 2011

美国宝维斯律所近日晋升Gary Li为其中国业务管理团队成员，以加强律所在中国的业务实力。

ALB Japan Law Awards 2011: Big Four, foreign firms vie for big hauls
| Thursday, 3 March 2011

The rivalry heats up amongst Tokyo-based international firms at the night of nights for Japan’s legal fraternity – the ALB Japan Law Awards 2011.

Ropes & Gray promotes new partner in Hong Kong
| Thursday, 16 December 2010

Ropes & Gray has promoted 10 lawyers to the partnership globally this week, including Hong Kong private equity lawyer Brian Schwarzwalder.

Zhong Lun, Paul Weiss and Bakers find glass slipper for Disney
| Friday, 12 November 2010

Zhong Lun, Paul Weiss and Baker & McKenzie have recently helped fulfil the Walt Disney China dream. The three firms have together advised Disney and Shanghai Shendi Group on their JV to build its very first Chinese Disneyland in Shanghai.

中伦和宝维斯助上海圆迪士尼之梦
| Friday, 12 November 2010

华特迪士尼公司近日和上海申迪（集团）签约，合资建筑上海迪斯尼乐园。中伦与美国宝维斯为申迪的法律顾问，而迪斯尼由贝克•麦坚时律所提供法律咨询和服务。

Not to be missed: ALB In-house Summit – Beijing up next
| Thursday, 21 October 2010

Following the overwhelming success in Shanghai – part of an international series – the ALB In-House Legal Summit will be staged in Beijing (25 November 2010) for the seventh year.

ANALYSIS: Australian firms renew Japan focus
| Sunday, 10 October 2010

An increase in Japanese investment throughout South East Asia and Australia has led more Australian firms to focus their resources on building relationships with the Japanese market.

Japan Big Four targets Southeast Asia: structural shift in Japanese client trends
| Tuesday, 5 October 2010

Nagashima, Ohno & Tsunematsu (NO&T), Mori Hamada & Matsumoto (MHM), Nishimura & Asahi (N&A) and Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (AM&T) have all indicated expansions and secondments into Asia as Japanese businesses shift from domestic markets and go regional.

WongPartnership's latest foray: Beijing-Shanghai a vital combo
| Thursday, 23 September 2010

WongPartnership has recently received approval to launch its second China representative office, in Beijing.

新加坡王律师事务所进军北京
| Thursday, 23 September 2010

新加坡王律师事务所成立北京代表处计划近日获批，将成为该所继上海后在中国设立的第二家代表处。

Shearman & Sterling, Amarchand restructure US-listed Indian cement-maker
| Wednesday, 1 September 2010

Shearman & Sterling represented Fortune 500 Indian metals powerhouse – the Aditya Birla Group –in the restructuring of its cement business (ranked the ninth largest in the world).

Nishimura opens first overseas office in Beijing
| Thursday, 3 June 2010

Nishimura & Asahi, the largest of the Japanese 'big four' firms, has opened its Beijing representative office upon receiving the licence from the Ministry of Justice in April.

日本西村朝日律师事务所设立北京代表处
| Thursday, 3 June 2010

日本西村朝日律师事务所获得司法部批准，已在北京开设代表处，并于6月开始正式执业。

Tokyo profession gets behind leading awards event
| Tuesday, 25 May 2010

The winners of the sixth annual ALB Japan Law Awards 2010 will be announced this Friday 28 May at the Ritz Carlton, Tokyo at a gala event attended by a sellout 200+ crowd of Japan’s pre-eminent solicitors, in-house counsel, investment bankers and business leaders.

Japan’s Big Four to compete for top honours
| Monday, 12 April 2010

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu and Nishimura & Asahi are set to fight it out for top honours at the Japanese legal fraternity’s night of nights – the ALB Japan Law Awards 2010

Shanghai 2010 上海法律市场年度报告
| Tuesday, 30 March 2010

The Shanghai expo, themed “Better City, Better Life”, is expected to attract between 70 and 80 million visitors and will be a significant event for Shanghai. Aside from the opportunities brought by the World Fair, the city remains a key focus for international and domestic law firms.