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Johnson Winter Slattery to align with major Japanese firm
National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has entered an alliance with TMI Associates, one of the biggest law firms in...
11 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Why having a dedicated Japan practice is important for law firms
In today’s interconnected global legal landscape, the presence of a dedicated Japanese practice within a law firm has...
06 August 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Practising in Japan just got easier for Aussie lawyers
The Japanese Ministry of Justice has simplified the processes through which foreign lawyers, including those from...
05 August 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
The key differences in practising law in Australia v Japan
Clayton Utz’s Japan practice head works both Down Under and in the Land of the Rising Sun. Here, he discusses the...
25 July 2024
By Grace Robbie
Why practising law overseas can make you a better lawyer
Reflecting on his time living and working in Tokyo, special counsel Nathaniel Rowe underscores the invaluable...
16 July 2024
By Grace Robbie
The challenges and rewards of practising law in Tokyo
Here, a senior BigLaw practitioner shares insights on living and practising law in Tokyo, discussing the distinctive...
17 June 2024
By Grace Robbie
US to Japan to Australia: The benefits of working across continents
One BigLaw associate discusses the value of living in multiple jurisdictions and the importance of making connections...
01 May 2023
By Jess Feyder
$650m sustainability-linked loan secured for AirTrunk’s 1st Japanese data centre
National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has advised Deutsche Bank, Credit Agricole and MUFG as mandated lead arrangers and...
27 March 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Energy and ESG to boost M&A between Japan and Australia
Energy and ESG partnerships will bolster M&A between Australia and Japan over the coming year, according to a new...
31 March 2022
By Lauren Croft
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Long road to recovery: Blake Dawson's Damien Roberts on post-earthquake Japan
Blake Dawson senior associate Damien Roberts was in the firm's Tokyo office when the devastating earthquake struck...
04 March 2012
By Jemelle Blanco
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