INTRODUCTION

Over Matsuo & Kosugi’s storied 60-year history, we have represented countless clients across a broad range of practice of areas. We have extensive experience in litigation, both domestic and abroad, with a particular expertise in arbitration, multilateral disputes and parallel bankruptcy cases. Although our approach to litigation may sometimes be considered unconventional  by traditional Japanese legal standards, we believe that adopting a flexible, creative, and client-first approach towards litigation yields the best results for our clients.

While six decades of dogged trial experience has earned us a reputation as one of Japan’s premiere litigation firms, we also regularly assist corporate clients with their business operations in Japan. Whether it is assistance with first establishing a Japanese base of operations or managing an existing subsidiary, Matsuo & Kosugi provides all the legal services necessary for clients to smoothly conduct business in Japan. Using our network of partner firms, accountants and payroll specialists, Matsuo & Kosugi acts as a one-stop service provider so that clients can focus on business instead of the red tape.

Matsuo & Kosugi also has an extensive Mergers and Acquisitions practice with a focus on small and mid-cap transactions across all industries. Our M&A team has a wealth of experience in both leading transactions and assisting as local Japanese counsel in large scale, multi-jurisdictional mergers.