Morrison & Foerster has once again been named the Japan International Law Advisers of the Year as part of the Chambers Asia Pacific Awards 2021. This marks the ninth year since the award was created in 2011 that Morrison & Foerster has been named the top international firm in Japan.
Reflecting the firm's notable achievements over the past 12 months, including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth, and excellence in client service, Morrison & Foerster received 10 practice area rakings and 25 individual recognitions in Japan in the 2021 edition of Chambers Asia Pacific. This is in addition to an impressive showing in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific this year, in which we secured nine practice area rankings and 47 individual rankings.
As the largest international firm in Japan, we have over 60 Japanese bengoshi and 60 U.S. lawyers who team with the firm's global network to advise on Japan's most significant inbound and outbound transactions, investigations, and disputes. Our lawyers are the go-to advisors for Japan's leading industrial, technology, and telecommunications companies, including SoftBank, Hitachi, Fujitsu, and Toshiba.
You can view the list of winners for the Chambers Asia Pacific Awards 2021 by visiting the publication's website.