Understanding the interplay between law, business and government in Japan and the United States forms the foundation of Perkins Coie's Japan practice.

Japan's standing as the world's third-largest economy and its legacy of commercial innovation influence the strategies and counsel we provide. What distinguishes our team is cultural, language and business experience that intersects the Pacific Rim and runs generations-deep.

Comprehensive Cross-Border Advice

Strategic inbound and outbound cross-border transactions are focal points for our Japanese and U.S. clients. Attorneys in our multidisciplinary Japan Practice handle a broad range of cross-border transactions on behalf of clients ranging in size from startups to global giants. When helping multinational public, private and nonprofit clients evaluate and optimize opportunities to engage in cross-border business matters, we provide advice that combines legal protections with political and cultural relevance. Our attorneys regularly serve as outside general counsel to Japanese companies conducting business in the U.S., and offer advice that focuses on maximizing market expansion while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

A strong illustration of the strength of our practice is the caliber and range of clients we serve.

Perkins Coie's clients hail from diverse industries, such as mobile technology, software, retail and consumer products, manufacturing, aviation, hospitality, banking and capital markets, among others.

Our counsel ranges from guiding strategic investments, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, to defending clients in disputes that culminate in arbitration or complex commercial litigation, advising on estate and succession planning, and supporting clients in a broad range of other representations.