Tmi Associates

TMI Associates is one of Japan’s largest law firms, with more than 700 attorneys, patent attorneys, foreign lawyers and other professionals. TMI is also one of Japan’s most internationally-minded law firms and aspires to earn the trust of its global client base through deep expertise, hard work, and dedication. TMI has broad transactional and dispute resolution capabilities, a distinctive regulatory focus and a renowned IP practice. The firm’s primary areas of practice include corporate and M&A, litigation and arbitration, banking and finance, antitrust and competition law, risk management, and labor and employment law. The firm takes pride in its deep understanding of its clients’ industries, including retail and other brand businesses; media, entertainment and sports; life sciences; information technology and communications; banking, securities, insurance and trusts; and human resources and education. Drawing upon its strength in the IP area, TMI has become a market leader in representing companies in cutting-edge areas including data privacy, FinTech, health IT and renewable energy. Locations: Japan (Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Hiroshima, Fukuoka), China (Beijing, Shanghai), Myanmar (Yangon), Singapore, Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi), Cambodia (Phnom Penh), Thailand (Bangkok), Indonesia (Jakarta*), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur*), US (Silicon Valley), UK (London), France (Paris), Belgium (Brussels)*Affiliated office Operation Manager: Masato Tanaka (Tokyo Bar Association)