Mori Hamada & Matsumoto is proud to announce that it has been ranked again as the most “Reliable Law Firm” in Japan, in the prestigious “Corporate Legal Tax Affairs and Lawyer Survey 2025” conducted by Nikkei Inc. This marks the second year in a row that we have received this accolade, which underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence and our extensive expertise across a broad spectrum of legal fields.
“Reliable Law Firm” Ranking
・Mori Hamada & Matsumoto (1st for two consecutive years)
In the survey, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto was distinguished as the top choice for reliability by Japanese companies. This recognition reflects the firm’s profound knowledge and practical experience, as well as its ability to adeptly handle a wide range of legal matters. Our dedication to providing top-tier legal services has earned us the trust and confidence of our clients, solidifying our position as a leader in the legal industry.
Best Performing Lawyers Ranking 2025
We are also delighted to highlight the exceptional achievements of our lawyers, who have been recognized as the Best Performing Lawyers of 2025 across various legal categories:
General Corporate Legal Affairs (Corporate Law) Category
・Gaku Ishiwata (2nd by companies; 3rd overall)
・Minoru Sawaguchi (5th by companies; 6th overall)
・Kunihiro Watanabe (13th overall)
・Yusuke Ishii (14th by companies; 18th overall)
・Atsuko Taishido (14th by companies)
・Yuta Kawashima (14th by companies)
AI Governance Category
・Masafumi Masuda (10th by companies; 5th overall)
・Atsushi Okada (6th by companies; 6th overall)
・Hiroyuki Tanaka (6th by companies; 8th overall)
・Noboru Kitayama (14th by companies)
・Tetsushi Kamimura (17th by companies)
Antitrust / Competition Category
・Kenji Ito (4th by companies; 5th overall)
・Yusuke Takamiya (11th by companies; 13th overall)
・Hideki Utsunomiya (15th overall)
Cross-Border M&A Category
・Gaku Ishiwata (3rd by companies; 3rd overall)
・Kenichi Sekiguchi (8th by companies; 6th overall)
・Matt Takeshi Komatsu (15th overall)
・Takuya Eguchi (8th by companies)
・Hideaki Roy Umetsu (8th by companies)
・Akira Matsushita (8th by companies)
Compliance Category
・Hiroshi Yamauchi (7th by companies; 3rd overall)
・Hideaki Roy Umetsu (8th by companies; 11th overall)
・Takuto Ichimura (14th by companies)
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