Japanese Big Four law firm Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has opened a new office in London, its first office in Europe and eighth overseas.

 In a press release, the firm said it would the London office would enable us to provide timely Japanese law advice to UK- and Europe-based companies which expand their businesses globally regarding their investments in Japanese entities or real estates through M&A or joint venture transactions.

“We will also assist global companies with international disputes related to their businesses in Japan, and advise them on legal issues that may arise after their entry into the Japanese market, such as intra-group restructuring and labor issues,” the release added. “In addition, we will provide prompt and sophisticated legal services to Japanese companies that have already entered or are considering entering the European market, in collaboration with local law firms.”

The new office will be led by partner Atsutoshi Maeda. Maeada, who was the chief representative of AMT’s Singapore office for eight years starting 2013, advises on general corporate issues such as commercial laws, employment laws, compliance, disputes, M&A and restructuring. He is currently the only partner in London, but the firm plans to increase its partner strength.

Apart from three offices in Japan, AMT also has branches in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, and Jakarta.