Business Litigation
We act on a wide range of business litigation and arbitration, from large-scale disputes involving complex issues to smaller cases, calling for a cost-effective approach.
We appear in the local courts to argue on business disputes such as breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, executive compensation disputes, trade secrets theft, and copyright infringement.
Our approach is to resolve disputes the fastest way possible and achieve the best outcomes for our clients. If it is in the client's interest, we do not hesitate to recommend early settlements to achieve cost-effective resolutions.
Illustrative litigation matters include:
Representing a global technology company on its commercial litigation with shareholders on the request to disclose company books as per shareholders' rights, and a motion to appraise stock price to exercise statutory put options
Representing a founder of a private fintech company to divest its shares with limitation of transfer and exercise its statutory rights to appraise share values
Defending a former CEO of a beverage company in shareholder derivative litigation in connection with its significant financial losses
Representing a British-based tenant in a commercial lease on rent disputes and appraisal proceedings in a local court
Defending a sporting goods company in a labor tribunal proceeding for wrongful termination claims
Representing a US-based software company in copyright infringement claims against unauthorized Japanese users
Representing an electronic design automation company in copyright infringement litigation against a Japanese manufacturer using software without a license
Representing a foreign distributor of a Japanese car manufacturer in JCAA arbitration for termination of a distribution arrangement
Representing a blockchain company in compensation claims by ousted former executives.