Akihiro Hironaka has been a partner in the dispute resolution group at Nishimura & Asahi, the largest law firm in Japan, since 2007. He has extensive experience handling large-scale and complex dispute resolution matters, including high profile product liability and mass tort claims, as well as contract disputes, for clients in the pharmaceutical, automotive, and other industries. Akihiro also handled cross-border disputes arising from M&A transactions, reinsurance claims, and disputes involving construction sites in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, and has substantial experience resolving cross-border disputes arising from termination of distribution agreements.
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Akihiro Hironaka is a well-established practitioner who has built up a renowned practice covering complex domestic and cross-border disputes, particularly those arising from the pharmaceutical and automotive industries.
Product Liability Defence