City-Yuwa Partners

City-Yuwa Partners is well-regarded for its robust bankruptcy and restructuring practice, alongside strong capabilities in commercial, patent, construction, and real estate litigation. The firm brings a multidisciplinary approach to dispute resolution, advising clients across a range of complex legal issues. Shigeaki Ito leads the practice with a focus on real estate transactions, corporate governance, and shareholders’ meetings, advising clients on matters at the intersection of property and corporate operations. Yoko Maeda maintains a highly active international arbitration practice, both as counsel and arbitrator. Her work spans a wide array of industries, including construction, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, energy, intellectual property, and joint ventures, advising on issues such as distributorships, licensing, and international sales of goods. She has acted in proceedings under the rules of major arbitral institutions, including AAA/ICDR, ICC, SIAC, and VIAC.