Litigation and dispute resolution have long been core areas of practice for Mori Hamada & Matsumoto. The firm's attorneys have a reputation not only for aggressive representation in court, but also for taking a practical approach in seeking to resolve disputes in ways that may be more beneficial for the client than drawn-out litigation. Consequently, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto has an extensive dispute resolution practice and has handled a number of high-profile and pioneering cases.

Litigation and dispute resolution proceedings have become increasingly specialized, complex and extensive in scale. The firm handles these cases with project teams comprised of attorneys who specialize in litigation as well as the relevant areas of practice related to the dispute.

Given the globalization of business activities of large multi-national corporate clients, the firm has handled many multi-jurisdictional and international litigations and arbitrations in close liaison with other major international law firms, and has a well-earned reputation as a thorough and aggressive advocate on behalf of its clients in a variety of forums.

In representing clients involved in civil or commercial disputes, as well as criminal disputes related to corporate clients' business activities, it is the goal of attorneys at Mori Hamada & Matsumoto not only to be zealous advocates, but to offer practical advice as to the optimal solution that will serve the client's best economic interests.