Japan Practice

Hughes Hubbard has a long‑standing and deeply rooted Japan practice, with decades of experience representing Japanese companies and financial institutions in high‑stakes matters. The firm’s work for Japanese clients forms the foundation of its broader Asia‑Pacific practice and reflects a sustained commitment to the region built on trusted relationships and consistently strong results.

The firm advises Japanese clients on their most complex and consequential matters, including cross-border transactions, U.S. investments, international arbitrations, U.S. litigations, and global enforcement proceedings. Hughes Hubbard is frequently engaged in transactions and disputes that require us to coordinate parallel workstreams across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

We value personal relationships and understand Japanese business and cultural practices. Hughes Hubbard approaches each matter with sensitivity to our clients’ goals and expectations, while maintaining a clear focus on strategic clarity and results. This approach has enabled the firm to build enduring client relationships and a reputation as a trusted partner for Japanese and Asia‑Pacific clients facing their most demanding challenges.

A defining feature of the firm’s Japan practice is our established relationships with leading law firms and advisors in Japan. Hughes Hubbard works seamlessly with Japanese counsel, drawing on friendships and years of collaboration to deliver high-quality advice. We are known for our ability to work well with others, and many of the firm’s most significant matters involve multiple law firms working together to deliver results for clients.

Hughes Hubbard maintains a representative office in Tokyo to support our Japanese clients and confirm our commitment to the region. We also have native Japanese speakers in our other offices, including those who were born in Japan or who have lived and worked there. For many years, we have hosted secondees from Japanese companies and law firms to further strengthen our relationships.

Japanese clients turn to Hughes Hubbard for the high quality of our legal work, our consistent record of successful results, our ability to work seamlessly with other advisors, and our long experience in Japan, especially for matters where legal complexity, cultural sensitivity, and strategic judgment are paramount.