Japan’s powerhouse firm Mori Hamada has shed its third name in a move towards increasing its overseas expansion and profile.
Gone is ‘Matsumoto’, and ints place is a sleek new logo and a foreign joint law enterprise that’s got tongues wagging.
Mori Hamada’s managing partners, Gaku Ishiwata and Hiroki Aoyama, aren’t mincing words. They’re painting a picture of a firm that’s outgrown its Tokyo roots, spreading its tentacles across Asia and North America.
The rebrand is not just a facelift, but a war cry and signa to the world that Mori Hamada is ready to play in the big leagues.
With 588 Japan-admitted lawyers and 170 more from various jurisdictions, Mori Hamada isn’t just talking the talk.
The firm’s plan is to turbocharge their international practices and become the go-to firm for clients with global ambitions.
The firm’s announcement on the new brand is below –
We are delighted to share with you our new branding and website, reflecting our evolution as a leading Asian law firm.
Since our inception in 1949, we have grown from a single office in Tokyo to a multinational firm with offices throughout Asia and North America. As our practice has continued to expand and our clients and other stakeholders have become increasingly diverse, we have updated our logo and website to establish a distinctive visual identity that resonates with our global audience. We have also launched a foreign law joint enterprise.
Our new brand does not change our commitment to excellence in all areas of law and our dedication to our clients’ success. Our mission remains that, with integrity and resilient efforts, we create value for clients, provide a place of growth for our professionals, and have a positive impact on our community. In short: Value. Growth. Impact.
We are grateful for the trust and support of our clients and colleagues around the world, and we look forward to collaborating with you and building new relationships in the future.
