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Japan 2020 – Restructuring & Insolvency

16 Sep 2020by WWL Editorial

Our research this year highlights seven practitioners who excel in providing advice on a range of matters including financial restructurings, leveraged buyouts and liquidations.

Japan 2020 - Mediation

10 Sep 2020by WWL Editorial

Here we recognise three mediators who are highly experienced in devising strategies and advising clients in commercially focused alternative dispute resolution.

2020 Analysis Japan Mediation

Japan 2020 - Litigation

10 Sep 2020by WWL Editorial

Here we highlight 17 of the very best litigators for their exceptional efforts in both domestic and international civil and commercial disputes.

2020 Analysis Japan Litigation

Japan 2020 - Life Sciences

10 Sep 2020by WWL Editorial

This chapter recognises 14 top-tier lawyers in the life sciences sector who excel in matters ranging from patent litigation, regulatory and compliance issues to product liability and high-value transactions.

2020 Analysis Japan Life Sciences

Japan 2020 - IP - Patent Attorneys (Benrishi)

10 Sep 2020by WWL Editorial

Our research this year identifies 19 Benrishi as the leading patent attorneys in the Japanese market. Those highlighted have extensive experience across the full gamut of intellectual property issues including infringement litigation, prosecution and licensing.

2020 Agents & Attorneys Analysis Intellectual Property Japan Patents

Japan 2020 - Intellectual Property

10 Sep 2020by WWL Editorial

In this chapter, 40 top-tier lawyers are recognised for their extensive expertise across the full spectrum of intellectual property law matters, including patents, trademarks and copyright issues.

2020 Analysis Intellectual Property Japan

Japan 2020 - Business Crime Defence & Investigations

10 Sep 2020by WWL Editorial

In this chapter, we highlight five market-leading lawyers for their brilliant work handling a range of white-collar crime matters, representing individuals and corporates, undertaking internal investigations, and dealing with various governmental authorities.

2020 Analysis Business Crime Defence Investigations Japan

Japan 2020 - Product Liability Defence

10 Sep 2020by WWL Editorial

Here we highlight nine lawyers as leading practitioners in Japan for their vast knowledge of topics including class-action litigation and product risk management for well-known brands and multinational corporations.

2020 Analysis Japan Product Liability Defence

Japan 2020 - Labour & Employment

10 Sep 2020by WWL Editorial

In this chapter we recognise the top five labour and employment practitioners in the Japanese market for their experience and expertise advising clients on a wide range of matters, including labour disputes, pension structures and labour union issues.

2020 Analysis Japan Labour & Employment

Japan 2020 - Energy & Natural Resources

10 Sep 2020by WWL Editorial

In this chapter we recognise 17 energy and natural resources lawyers who have distinguished themselves in a range of matters, including project fining, regulatory issues and disputes pertaining to the renewables, minerals, metals, oil and gas, and energy sectors.

2020 Analysis Energy Japan

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