Blakemore & Mitsuki

Founded in 1950 by esteemed individual Thomas L. Blakemore, Blakemore & Mitsuki proudly holds the title of Japan's premier international law firm with a longstanding legacy. 

The firm is also the only member firm in Japan of Ally Law, a global network of law firms with over 70 law firm members in more than 40 countries (the total number of attorneys exceeding 2,800). 

Highlights 

The firm provides comprehensive services with respect to participation by foreign companies in the Japanese market, establishment of business overseas by Japanese companies, government approvals, and drafting of relevant agreements.  

Some of the main areas of practice include capital markets, corporate M&A, structured finance and securitisation, banking and institutional investing, commercial and investment banking regulations, venture businesses, and restructuring and insolvency.