Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; “AMT”) is pleased to announce that, as of October 28, 2025, we have opened our “Malaysia Desk” in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, enabling us to respond more directly to clients’ needs.

As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia is seeing increased activity in investment promotion and policy initiatives, with steady growth in semiconductor and data center investments. In addition to the capital, Kuala Lumpur, investment promotion is accelerating in Penang, a major semiconductor cluster, and Johor Bahru, where special economic zone initiatives are advancing.

In line with this trend, our Malaysia Desk operates in a business collaboration with a leading local law firm, RDS Partnership, enabling us to address investment needs across Malaysia. With offices in Penang and Johor Bahru, RDS Partnership can provide seamless support for matters outside Kuala Lumpur as well. By situating our Desk within RDS Partnership, we enhance our on‑the‑ground capabilities and can quickly provide high‑quality legal services to Japanese companies already operating in Malaysia and those considering market entry.

Our Malaysia Desk supports clients on a wide range of matters in Malaysia, including M&As, joint ventures, financing transactions, tax and customs, licensing and regulatory approvals, engagement with authorities, and dispute resolution. We also advise—based on up‑to‑date local conditions—on post‑entry legal issues, such as compliance and labor, with services available in Japanese.

Akitaka Anzai, Partner and Head of our Bangkok Office, who has prior experience stationed in Malaysia, will concurrently lead the Malaysia Desk. Working with our Japan and overseas offices, including Singapore, we will deliver practical, locally grounded legal services.

■Malaysia Desk ― Overview

Registered Name:	Anderson Mori & Tomotsune Malaysia Desk (within RDS Partnership)
Representative:	Akitaka Anzai
Address:	c/o RDS Partnership Level 16, Menara 1 Dutamas No. 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel.:	60-3-6209-0461

■Comment from Representative, Malaysia Desk

Akitaka Anzai :
As the investment environment continues to be strengthened and expanded, Malaysia is an important base for business development in ASEAN countries. Through collaboration with our local partner RDS, we will provide practical, swift, one‑stop support for matters beyond Kuala Lumpur.

Akitaka Anzai ― Career

Mar 2003	Waseda University (LL.B.)
Oct 2004	The Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court of Japan
May 2010	Graduate Study, University of Pennsylvania Law School (LL.M.)
Oct 2010 - Sep 2011	Zaid Ibrahim & Co, Kuala Lumpur
Nov 2012 - Nov 2013	Weerawong, Chinnavat & Peangpanor Ltd., Bangkok

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