Japanese law firms Atsumi and Sakai expand operations in Osaka, catering to the Kansai region
In a significant move, Japanese law firm Atsumi & Sakai has established an affiliate office in Osaka, expanding its presence to Japan's second-largest economic hub. The new office, named A&S Osaka, is the eighth office and affiliate office for Atsumi & Sakai in Japan and overseas locations [1].
The expansion, announced in July 2025, aims to serve clients locally in the Kansai area, which includes major cities such as Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe [1]. Partner Teiji Maehashi will serve as the representative of the Osaka operation [2].
Atsumi & Sakai is committed to providing legal services of the highest standard to clients in the Kansai region through A&S Osaka. The Osaka office will focus on corporate law and aims to enhance support for companies and foreign-affiliated businesses operating in the region [2].
The services offered by A&S Osaka include assistance for local companies expanding overseas, foreign firms entering the Japanese market, legal advisory services for regional financial institutions, and venture companies [3]. The office will also provide legal advisory services for regional financial institutions and venture companies [4].
Japanese lawyers and registered foreign lawyers from Atsumi & Sakai's other offices will collaborate with A&S Osaka staff [2]. This collaboration aims to deliver solutions to clients in the Kansai region [5].
The growth of Atsumi & Sakai's legal services sector in Japan reflects continued growth in the industry as businesses seek specialized counsel for complex domestic and international transactions [6]. Atsumi & Sakai's global outlook and local responsiveness are key aspects of its commitment to providing high-quality legal services [7].
The expansion of Atsumi & Sakai responds to increasing demand from both domestic and international businesses for diversified legal services in the Kansai region [6]. The firm provides expertise across multiple practice areas, including cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, finance, intellectual property, risk management, and commercial disputes [6].
In summary, the A&S Osaka office extends Atsumi & Sakai's full-service legal expertise to the Kansai market, reinforcing their commitment to providing high-quality legal support across Japan’s key economic regions [1][3]. This expansion is expected to further enhance Atsumi & Sakai's ability to provide high-quality legal services to clients in Japan and abroad.
- The opening of A&S Osaka is a strategic move for law firm Atsumi & Sakai, aimed at bolsteringsupport for companies and foreign-affiliated businesses operating in the Kansai region, specifically focusing on corporate law and intellectual property.
- With the expansion to Osaka, Atsumi & Sakai aims to broaden its legal services, offering assistance for local companies expanding overseas, foreign firms entering the Japanese market, legal advisory services for regional financial institutions, venture companies, as well as cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, finance, risk management, and commercial disputes.
- The establishment of A&S Osaka demonstrates Atsumi & Sakai's commitment to responding to the increasing demand from domestic and international businesses for diversified legal services in the Kansai region, thereby positioning itself as a key player in the industry, offering high-quality legal support across Japan’s key economic regions.
