President’s 40th Anniversary Message from SHUSAKU·YAMAMOTO
Dear Colleagues & Associates:
The world-famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan, embarked on the epochal first ever circumnavigation of the world on September 20, 1519. Exactly 500 years later, everyone at our Firm is humbled to celebrate the Firm’s 40th anniversary with all of our clients and associates in our development as one of the world’s leading IP, commercial, regulatory & dispute resolution Japanese law firm. When we are handling our clients’ legal matters, every member of our firm is imbued with that same spirit of determination and purpose that motivated Magellan and his crew.
For 40 years and counting, our clients have continued to invest and encouraged innovation in order to compete, succeed and grow in the Japanese, US, Europe, PRC and other national markets. SHUSAKU-YAMAMOTO is geared to be the vanguard of such innovation. Our Firm is an organization of many wonderful talents, who ‘ve joined us from all over the world, and we delight in working with a supportive network of associates & clients.
Our Firm is established on the foundation stones of speed, quality and passion. We customize our first-rate legal services by being agile and working collaboratively together in order to attain our clients’ commercial goals. Since the founding of the firm forty years ago by Mr. Shusaku Yamamoto, the world’s economy has experienced several technology booms and busts but through our stewardship we have always achieved a pathway of continued and sustainable prosperity for our clients and associates.
Whether representing a slew of Fortune 500 giants, assisting a tiny start-up or recognizing a trend-setting university invention, our objective is unwavering. We apply unsurpassed dedication and diligence that delivers exceptional client results. Responsiveness is embedded in our client service. Our responsiveness is manifested in everything we do, every day by every lawyer, by every professional, at every office of our Firm.
The most critical element to our success has of course been the unwavering support that we have received from all of you – our loyal and cherished clients, associates and friends. You give us the motivation and inspiration to push ourselves further. We greatly look forward to continue providing you our customary quality counsel & services for many more years to come.
We deeply appreciate your continued support!