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  • Variety of expertise in resolving complex legal challenges

    Our lawyers are highly specialized not only in the traditional legal fields but also in the most innovative and challenging cross-border matters. We are able to address any legal challenges our clients may face by providing effective and practical advice based on our extensive experience.

  • Delivering practical real world solutions to enable our clients to achieve their business objectives

    Going beyond traditional legal advice, we are focused on providing results-based and pragmatic strategic advice. We are dedicated to providing solutions aimed at achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients, thereby enabling them to succeed in their business objectives.

  • Versatile and flexible multidisciplinary teams with integrated specializations

    We leverage our flexible organizational structure to form optimal, cross-disciplinary teams that are tailored for each matter, ensuring the highest quality of legal services by combining the specialized knowledge of our experts to address any unprecedented and highly complex legal issues. Our firm delivers nimble top-tier legal services that transcend the conventional practice-focused approach, ensuring comprehensive and innovative solutions.

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700+
PROFESSIONALS

14
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+70
YEAR HISTORY

Our firm brings together a large team of highly specialized attorneys. We assemble agile, cross-disciplinary teams to handle complex, high-stakes matters. As one of Japan’s pioneering full-service international practices, we work closely with our overseas offices and have a strong record of results.

OUR FIRM BROCHURE
Group Name

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
https://www.amt-law.com/

Address

Otemachi Park Building, 1-1-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8136, Japan

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Established

January 1, 2005 (Anderson Mori in 1952; Tomotsune & Kimura in 1967)

Number of Professionals

741 Japanese qualified lawyers (638)Non-Japanese qualified lawyers (71)(including 15 Gaikokuho-Jimu-Bengoshi)Patent Attorney (benrishi) (23)Administrative Scrivener (Gyoseishoshi) (5)Judicial Scrivener (Shihoshoshi) (4)(as of January 1, 2026)

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Office Information

Headquartered in Tokyo, we operate branch offices in Osaka and Nagoya, and overseas offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, London and Brussels. We also have associated firms in Hong Kong and Jakarta, and a Malaysia desk in Kuala Lumpur.

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※Anderson Mori & Tomotsune consists of the general partnership named Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune LPC, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (Singapore) LLP, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Anderson Mori & Tomotsune UK Limited , Anderson Mori & Tomotsune EU and is associated with Nakamura & Associates in Hong Kong and H & A Partners in Jakarta.

HISTORY
  • 1952 Mr. James Buell Anderson registered in Japan as a quasi-member of the Japanese bar and opened a law office in Tokyo.
  • 1953Mr. Richard W. Rabinowitz registered in Japan as a quasi-member of the Japanese bar.
  • 1955Mr. Arthur Kazuo Mori registered in Japan as a quasi-member of the Japanese bar.
  • 1963Anderson Mori & Rabinowitz is established.
  • 1969Mr. Nobuyuki Tomotsune became a name partner of Nishimura Komatsu & Tomotsune.
  • 1991Anderson Mori & Rabinowitz changed its name to Anderson Mori.
  • 1998The Beijing office of Anderson Mori is established.
  • 2001Tomotsune Kimura & Mitomi changed its name to Tomotsune & Kimura.
  • 2005 Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is established through the merger of Anderson Mori and Tomotsune & Kimura.
  • 2007 Bingham Sakai Mimura Aizawa is established through the integration of Sakai & Mimura and Bingham McCutchen LLP, and subsequent integration with New Tokyo International.
  • 2013The Nagoya, Shanghai, and Singapore offices of Anderson Mori & Tomotsune are established.
  • 2015 Anderson Mori & Tomotsune expanded further with the addition of the core members of Bingham Sakai Mimura Aizawa and opens its HCMC office and Jakarta Desk.
  • 2016The Bangkok office of Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is established.
  • 2017The Osaka office of Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is established.
  • 2019Associated firm Nakamura & Associates commenced practice in Hong Kong.
  • 2020Associated firm H & A Partners commenced practice in Jakarta.
  • 2021 Anderson Mori & Tomotsune becomes a Foreign Law Joint Enterprise.
  • 2022The London and Hanoi offices of Anderson Mori & Tomotsune are established.
  • 2024The Brussels office of Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is established.
  • 2025Anderson Mori & Tomotsune opens its Malaysia Desk in Kuala Lumpur.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY ＆ INCLUSION

We actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the firm, fostering a workplace where colleagues of diverse backgrounds naturally respect and value one another – so every person can thrive in a safe environment.

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PRO BONO

Our Commitment to Pro Bono Initiatives.

We regularly provide pro bono legal services to public-interest foundations, community groups, and non-profit organizations. We also contribute to bar associations, government agencies, schools and other institutions focused on human rights, education, the environment, health, the arts, LGBTQ rights, and social investment.

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