TMI Associates

TMI Associates has a well-rounded disputes practice, handling a broad range of matters in commercial, intellectual property, tax, and administrative law. The team represents clients in proceedings before Japanese courts, at both trial and appellate levels, as well as in arbitration settings. The group is led by Ryosuke Ito, who oversees the firm’s litigation and arbitration efforts across multiple practice areas. Makoto Okada is highly regarded for his work in intellectual property, particularly in the area of patent law. His experience spans both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, with a strong emphasis on patent infringement litigation and actions to rescind trial decisions in court. Keishiro Tashiro focuses his practice on commercial litigation and pre-dispute strategy. He has been involved in complex matters concerning director liability, shareholder rights, mergers and acquisitions, derivatives, contract interpretation, and mass tort claims.