The New Lawyer reports that Japan’s “renewed interest in Australia as an investment opportunity is driving Australian law firms to open up offices in the city of savvy clients and sushi.”
Their report reveals that Australian law firm Blake Dawson announced today it would become the first Australian law firm to open an office in Tokyo, a move it hopes will strengthen its presence across Asia.
Deacons, meanwhile, will have a Tokyo presence when it merges with international firm Norton Rose in January next year. The firm says its clients are "very very positive" about the prospect of a Tokyo base for the lawyers and partners it currently uses with Deacons.
Blake Dawson said the new office, which is expected to open its doors in early 2010, will able the firm to have close contact with some of its current clients and Japan’s leading trading houses, financial institutions, energy and resources, infrastructure and consumer products companies.
The firm’s north Asia group head, Ian Williams, said: "Blake Dawson has led the way in acting for Japanese client in Australia, Indonesia and PNG over the last 15 years."
For the full report go to http://www.thenewlawyer.com.au/article/tokyo-new-target-for-aus-firms/503239.aspx
