Mori Hamada & Matsumoto

Mori Hamada achieves top rankings in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025: Mori Hamada has been ranked as a Tier 1 law firm in Japan, Thailand and Myanmar and highly ranked in Vietnam, across numerous practice areas, in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025, published by Legalease Ltd., London, UK. This year’s results highlight our firm’s ongoing commitment to outstanding client service across all practice areas and industries, with many of our lawyers being individually recognized in the guide for their market-leading work. Please see below for the full list of practices and lawyers. The Legal 500 rankings are based on feedback from 300,000 clients worldwide, submissions from law firms and interviews with leading private practice lawyers, and a team of researchers who have unrivalled experience in the legal market. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gcrS4c_t #MoriHamada #Awards #TheLegal500 #asiapacific

Energy & Infrastructure Newsletter (vol.47): Hydrogen Society Promotion Act and Relevant Orders and Regulations Read more: https://lnkd.in/ge7hpMCg This issue outlines the Hydrogen Society Promotion Act and relevant orders and regulations, enacted in October 2024. #MoriHamada #newsletter #energy_infrastructure #hydrogen

Data Security Newsletter (January 2025): Trends in the Development of AI-Related Legislation - The AI Strategic Council and AI Institutional Study Group Releases “Interim Report (Tentative)” - Read more: https://lnkd.in/gmBj4te8 The Japanese government is opening a call for public comments on the report from December 27, 2024 to January 23, 2025. It is expected that the government will aim to submit a bill during the 150-day ordinary session of the Diet beginning in January 2025, based on the public comments received. In addition to outlining basic concepts for the future design of AI governance systems, the report specifically recommends legislating the following items: (1) strengthening the government’s function of a strategic leadership board for AI, (2) enabling the government to request cooperation from domestic and overseas business operators, including information sharing, to ensure appropriateness and transparency through AI lifecycle, (3) allowing the government to require domestic and overseas business operators to provide information in the event of serious accidents. #MoriHamada #newsletter #DataSecurity #AI

New Branding and Website: We are delighted to share with you our new branding and website, reflecting our evolution as a leading Asian law firm. Since our inception in 1949, we have grown from a single office in Tokyo to a multinational firm with offices throughout Asia and North America. As our practice has continued to expand and our clients and other stakeholders have become increasingly diverse, we have updated our logo and website to establish a distinctive visual identity that resonates with our global audience. We have also launched a foreign law joint enterprise. Our new brand does not change our commitment to excellence in all areas of law and our dedication to our clients’ success. Our mission remains that, with integrity and resilient efforts, we create value for clients, provide a place of growth for our professionals, and have a positive impact on our community. In short: Value. Growth. Impact. We are grateful for the trust and support of our clients and colleagues around the world, and we look forward to collaborating with you and building new relationships in the future. Gaku Ishiwata, Managing Partner Hiroki Aoyama, Managing Partner #MoriHamada #newbranding https://lnkd.in/gsnv4TAQ

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Recognized as Japan's Most Reliable Law Firm in 2024: Mori Hamada & Matsumoto is proud to announce that it has been ranked as the most “Reliable Law Firm” in Japan, in the prestigious "Corporate Legal Tax Affairs and Lawyer Survey 2024" conducted by Nikkei Inc. This accolade underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence and our extensive expertise across a broad spectrum of legal fields. ・"Reliable Law Firm" Ranking Mori Hamada & Matsumoto (1st) In the survey, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto was distinguished as the top choice for reliability by Japanese companies. This recognition reflects the firm's profound knowledge and practical experience, as well as its ability to adeptly handle a wide range of legal matters. Our dedication to providing top-tier legal services has earned us the trust and confidence of our clients, solidifying our position as a leader in the legal industry. ・Best Performing Lawyers Ranking 2024 We are also delighted to highlight the exceptional achievements of our lawyers, who have been recognised as the Best Performing Lawyers of 2024 across various legal categories: General Corporate Legal Affairs Category - Gaku Ishiwata (2nd by companies; 2nd overall) - Minoru Sawaguchi (6th by companies; 8th overall) - Kunihiro Watanabe (16th by companies; 9th overall) - Yusuke Ishii (16th by companies; 17th overall) - Atsuko Taishido (16th by companies) International Trade and Economic Security Category - Hideaki Umetsu (1st by companies; 1st overall) - Kunio Miyaoka (16th by companies; 7th overall) - Shintaro Okawa (9th by companies; 10th overall) - Shigehiko Ishimoto (11th by companies; 15th overall) - Takuya Eguchi (11th by companies) Tax Category - Atsushi Oishi (6th by companies; 3rd overall) - Makoto Sakai (7th by companies; 9th overall) - Hiroyuki Kurihara (10th overall) - Hiroshi Oyama (9th by companies; 12th overall) - Kazuhiro Kanamaru (13th by companies) AI, Tech, and Data Category - Masafumi Masuda (9th by companies; 4th overall) - Hiroyuki Tanaka (3rd by companies; 7th overall) - Atsushi Okada (6th by companies; 8th overall) - Masakazu Masujima (8th overall) - Noboru Kitayama (11th by companies) Consumer Relations (Customer Harassment, Contracts, and Stealth Marketing) Category - Takaaki Kanayama (4th overall) - Tetsushi Kamimura (8th overall) - Masaru Arai (6th by companies) #MoriHamadaMatsumoto #MHM #Awards https://lnkd.in/g65zxHyv

Hiroko Yotsumoto, Daiki Ishikawa and Colin Trehearne contributed to "Lexology In-Depth:Space Law: Japan" - Edition 6.   Japan Chapter: https://lnkd.in/gcgWyqjF In-Depth: Space Law (formerly The Space Law Review) is a practical overview of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing space and satellite activities across key jurisdictions worldwide. With a focus on the most salient recent developments in this fast-evolving sector, it analyses the distinctive features of the law and commercial practice in each jurisdiction and looks at potential future trends.   #morihamadamatsumoto #mhm  #Spacelaw #satelliteactivities #HirokoYotsumoto #DaikiIshikawa  #ColinTrehearne

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto achieves top rankings in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025: Mori Hamada & Matsumoto is proud to announce that our firm and many of our distinguished lawyers have been recognized in the practice areas listed below in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 for Japan. Our offices and lawyers in Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam and Indonesia have also received prestigious rankings, as shown below. These significant accolades underscore our commitment to excellence and leadership in the legal sector across Asia. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJ8xD2cq #MoriHamadaMatsumoto #MHM #Awards #ChambersAsiaPacific2025

TAX LAW NEWSLETTER December 2024 (Vol. 65): EU Tax Developments (EU Case Law) Read more: https://lnkd.in/gkj9tnVi #MoriHamadaMatsumoto #MHM #newsletter #tax #eu

Masafumi Masuda and Kohei Wachi contributed to "Lexology In-Depth: Artificial Intelligence Law: Japan" - Edition 2.   Japan Chapter: https://lnkd.in/gQ7WBvy5 In Depth: Artificial Intelligence Law is a perceptive global overview of the fast-evolving state of law and practice surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) systems and applications. Focusing on recent developments and their practical implications, it examines key issues including legislative initiatives, government policy, AI risk management principles and standards, enforcement actions and much more.   #morihamadamatsumoto #mhm  #ArtificialIntelligenceLaw #MasafumiMasuda #KoheiWachi

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto honored with prestigious Client Satisfaction Award by Legal 500: Mori Hamada & Matsumoto is proud to announce that we have been awarded the esteemed Client Satisfaction accolade for 2024 by Legal 500. This prestigious recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional client service and an outstanding client experience. The Client Satisfaction accolade is awarded based on comprehensive client feedback collected over the past three years. Legal 500 evaluates firms through statistically validated quantitative responses, focusing on Client Service and Client Experience scores. This rigorous assessment ensures that only firms demonstrating the highest standards of client care are recognized. Our firm’s dedication to excellence across all practice areas in Japan has been acknowledged through this accolade. We are honored to be recognized for our consistent quality of service, industry knowledge, and the trust our clients place in us. For more information about our services and this accolade, please visit our profile on Legal 500:  https://lnkd.in/gEuCWScc We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients for their continued support and valuable feedback, which has been instrumental in achieving this recognition. We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of client service and look forward to continuing to serve our clients with excellence. #MoriHamadaMatsumoto #MHM #Awards #Legal500 https://lnkd.in/gfzR9yEj