Singapore

Southeast Asia has been a major driver of global growth over the past 30 years and this region has seen substantial investment by Japanese companies, with Singapore being both a favored regional hub for multinationals and a rising center for international dispute resolution. Atsumi & Sakai has reflected these developments with a team experienced in advising on transactions in this region and handling arbitration in Singapore.

 

Our relevant expertise includes:

  • A partner with extensive experience in international arbitration (ICC and SIAC) and court proceedings in Singapore
  • Japanese lawyers with experience working in leading law firms in Singapore

Sample Material Transactions

  • Representing multiple clients in SIAC and ICC arbitration and assisting Japanese clients with litigation in Singapore
  • Advising a US REIT on multi-billion dollar real estate funds formed with a Singapore government entity and subsequent transfers of projects into the funds
  • Advising a Singapore-based investment bank on an early-stage investment in Japan
  • Advising Singapore-based multinationals and government entities on data protection and data breach issues in Japan
  • Advising a Singapore-based venture investor on regulatory and other matters relating to establishing a business in Japan
  • Assisting financial institutions with personal data protection issues under Singapore law

Related Practices

Related Publications

  • “International Arbitration in Singapore: Practical Tips Based on Expedited Arbitration Case” JCA Journal April, May 2018 Issue (2018)
  • “Establishment and Practical Use of Singapore International Commercial Court” JCA Journal Vol.62 No.7 (2015)

 

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Senior Partner

Miho Niunoya

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Senior Partner

Junko Ogushi

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Senior Partner

Kohei Murakawa

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Partner

Mitsuru Misawa

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Advisor/Consultant

Daniel C. Hounslow*

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Of Counsel

Tatsuya Kakihara

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