Our firm recognized the importance of Latin American markets for Japanese companies early on, and has therefore been counseling Japanese clients for many years regarding Latin American matters. We have built close working relationships with many leading law firms in various Latin American countries, including Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru. Our Latin America team counsels on a wide range of matters, including support for M&A transactions involving local companies in Latin American countries, and establishment and operation of joint ventures between Japanese and local companies, as well as compliance advice and assistance on labor and anti-corruption law, antitrust law, investigations by regulatory authorities, misconduct, and technical license agreements. In addition, we represent Latin American companies and advise them on Japanese law aspects of their transactions with Japanese companies. Our team of lawyers has in-depth, practical knowledge about Latin American culture and legal practice.