Katsuaki Matsutome

Katsuaki Matsutome is a qualified Japanese lawyer with more than 30 years of professional experience. On a wide range of business matters, he advises clients at all stages, from negotiation to conclusion of various business transactions, and represents many foreign and domestic corporations in litigation and dispute resolution matters. Much of Katsuaki’s career has been focused on product liability and warranty cases involving European and American manufacturers from the automotive, medical and machinery industry. Katsuaki has continuously represented a number of manufacturers and importers, and his expertise and commitment in this field have helped to resolve many matters in his clients’ favour.

CURRICULUM VITAE

• 1979 Sophia University (LL.B.)
• 1983 – 1985 The Legal Training and Research Institute of the Supreme Court
• 1985 – 1991 Matsuka Noriaki Law Office
• 1991 – 1992 Graham and James, Los Angeles
• 1992 – 1998 Abe Sogo Law Office
• 1998 – 2009 Abe Matsutome Law Office
• Since 2009 Partner of ARQIS Foreign Law Office, Tokyo

SKILLS AND MEMBERSHIPS

SKILLS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Memberships

• Dai-Ichi Tokyo Bar Association

CONTACT

Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 23F
6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Tokyo 106-6123
Japan
T +81-3-6438 2770
F +81-3-6438 2777
katsuaki.matsutome@arqis.jp