Features & History
Features
  • Numerous foreign governments and state corporations rely on our firm's services.
  • We have attorneys qualified in various jurisdictions around the world - including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and the People's Republic of China, among other countries - who work hand-in-hand with our Japanese attorneys, and understand the challenges and concerns of our overseas clients operating in Japan.
  • Japanese attorneys at our firm are fluent in English; and many of our partners and senior associates have obtained accreditation and/or training in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Australia or the People's Republic of China.
  • We have developed extensive contacts with law firms and clients throughout Asia and frequently orchestrate the handling of legal matters that involve a number of Asian countries. Our Beijing office is prepared to meet the needs of clients that are interested in entering into business ventures in China.
  • For over 50 years, we have represented international companies doing business in Japan.
  • Approximately half of our firm's clients are foreign corporations with a strong presence in Japan through Japanese subsidiaries, branch offices, joint ventures and representative offices.
History
1952Japan self-governance begins
1955Jim Anderson opens a law office in Tokyo
1957Arthur Mōri establishes Shenoh & Mōri
1961Shenoh & Mōri merges with Jim Anderson's law office, establishing Anderson Nattier Mōri & Rabinowitz
1969Nobuyuki Tomotsune joins Nishimura Komatsu & Tomotsune as a name partner
1991Anderson Mōri acquires its name
1998Beijing office established
2001Tomotsune & Kimura acquires its name
2005Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune is established through merger
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