Asia Law Blog reports that?? Allens Arthur Robinson and Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu have joined forces.
The firms plan to create a cooperative framework for clients in response to a greater need for internationally focused legal services in Asia.? According to AAR?s press release:
??There is significant Japanese in-bound investment into Australia, Indonesia, Vietnam and other South-East Asia countries (not to mention into North Asia). Given Allens? extensive presence and experience in the region and NO&T?s superb client base in Japan, we see significant advantages in working together to offer more to Japanese clients.? said Allens Chief Executive Partner Michael Rose.
?We?ve known Allens for over 30 years,? said Mr Hisashi Hara, Chairman of NO&T ?Like us they are focused on excellence and client service and like us they have a very strong focus on responding to the growing needs of clients from Japan as they continue to invest or expand their operations in Australia and across Asia.
?By leveraging our knowledge of each other and clear positions of strength in the region, we?re confident that we?ll be providing a level of service and legal advice second to none to our clients, whether conducting business in Japan, Australia or elsewhere in Asia,? said Mr Kenichi Fujinawa, Managing Partner of NO&T.?
