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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 Grace Robbie

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

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

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 Lawyers Weekly