Jenner & Block's Japan Practice Named Asian Legal Business’ Japan Practice Foreign Law Firm of the Year
Recognition
June 15, 2026
Asian Legal Business (ALB) has named Jenner & Block's Japan Practice Foreign Law Firm of the Year in the 2026 Japan Law Awards.
The recognition honors foreign law firms without physical offices in Japan that have demonstrated exceptional legal service and substantial work involving Japanese elements, among law firms all over the world (not just those in the US).
Led by Partners Miwa Shoda, Brent Caslin, and Don Batterson, Jenner & Block’s Japan Practice has built a 40-year legacy of excellence supporting Japanese companies in a variety of legal matters. The team has a deep understanding of both the US and Japan legal systems, business culture in both countries, dual qualification in both US and Japanese jurisdictions, and native Japanese and English language capabilities, creating strategic advantages for Japanese clients navigating complex cross-border matters.
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Recognition
June 15, 2026
Asian Legal Business (ALB) has named Jenner & Block's Japan Practice Foreign Law Firm of the Year in the 2026 Japan Law Awards.
The recognition honors foreign law firms without physical offices in Japan that have demonstrated exceptional legal service and substantial work involving Japanese elements, among law firms all over the world (not just those in the US).
Led by Partners Miwa Shoda, Brent Caslin, and Don Batterson, Jenner & Block’s Japan Practice has built a 40-year legacy of excellence supporting Japanese companies in a variety of legal matters. The team has a deep understanding of both the US and Japan legal systems, business culture in both countries, dual qualification in both US and Japanese jurisdictions, and native Japanese and English language capabilities, creating strategic advantages for Japanese clients navigating complex cross-border matters.
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© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.
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