Litigation and dispute resolution has long been a core area 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 cases a number of high-profile and pioneering cases.

Given the globalization of the business activities of large multi-national corporate clients, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto has often handled multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration 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.

Litigation and dispute resolution has become increasingly specialized, complex and extensive in scale, particularly in cases concerning intellectual property, tax and accounting, finance and M&A, regardless of whether taking place in Japan or abroad.  The firm handles these cases with project teams comprised of attorneys who specialize in litigation in the relevant area of practice.

Japan has been undergoing a series of legal and regulatory reforms over the last several years.  It can be expected that the general wave of reform will also affect attitudes toward dispute resolution, making it likely that alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as arbitration and mediation will begin to play a more significant role in the Japanese judicial system.  Mori Hamada & Matsumoto already has significant experience representing parties in ADR proceedings, including international commercial arbitration cases.

In representing clients involved in disputes, 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.