Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (AMT), is excited to announce a major rebranding initiative. The move marks a vital step in our mission to assist clients in tackling growing, complex, high stakes legal challenges with innovation and sophistication.

Building on over 70-year legacy to become a true business partner

Since its establishment in the early 1950s as a pioneer among international law firms in Japan, AMT evolved through key mergers and integrations in both 2005 and in 2020 to solidify its position as a leading full-service law firm. To keep pace with the rapidly shifting social landscape and the increasingly diverse needs of our clients, AMT is undergoing a transformation to further enhance its role as a trusted business partner.

Rebranding goal: Your Partner for Innovative Challenges

Our rebrand reflects our commitment to remaining the law firm of choice for clients seeking to achieve groundbreaking innovations together.

1. Variety of expertise in resolving complex legal challenges.

Our lawyers are highly specialized not only in the traditional legal fields but also in the most innovative and challenging cross-border matters. We are able to address any legal challenges our clients may face by providing effective and practical advice based on our extensive experience.

2. Delivering practical real world solutions to enable our clients to achieve their business goals.

Going beyond traditional legal advice, we are focused on providing results-based and pragmatic strategic advice. We are dedicated to providing solutions aimed at achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients, thereby enabling them to succeed in their business objectives.

3. Versatile and flexible multidisciplinary teams with integrated specializations.

We leverage our flexible organizational structure to form optimal, cross-disciplinary teams that are tailored for each matter, ensuring the highest quality of legal services by combining the specialized knowledge of our experts to address any unprecedented and highly complex legal issues. Our firm delivers nimble top-tier legal services that transcend the conventional practice-focused approach, ensuring comprehensive and innovative solutions.

New name, new logo

Aligned with this rebranding effort, we are adopting the abbreviation "AMT" as a core expression of our new identity. The updated logo prominently features "AMT," reflecting the brand’s forward looking change.

Strategic initiatives to address advanced client needs

In line with our rebranding, we are introducing new initiatives to better support our clients' ventures. Ares of focus include, energy transition finance, fintech, AI, international trade, and global carve-out M&A. Through these initiatives, we aim to strengthen our firm's capabilities, share timely insights, and deliver superior solutions.

Message from the AMT Management Committee

"This rebranding marks the beginning of a new chapter for AMT. By tackling innovative challenges together with our clients, we aim to create significant societal value. As always, AMT remains committed to being an exceptional legal partner, helping you to realise a brighter future."

About Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (AMT)

Formed in the 1950s through the merger and integration of several pioneering international law firms in Japan, AMT is a full-service law firm renowned for its expertise in M&A, finance, capital markets, intellectual property, insolvency, dispute resolution and more. Our bilingual lawyers bring decades of expertise across many diverse areas.
With offices in Tokyo (Chiyoda-ku), Osaka, and Nagoya, and global presence in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Jakarta, London, and Brussels, AMT provides seamless legal services in Japanese and foreign laws worldwide.

Exciting updates ahead

We look forward to sharing further details and insights early next year. Stay connected, as we embark on this new journey together.