Jurisdiction: Japan
 
Please answer the questions below that are relevant to your role and company. All information included in your submission will be kept strictly confidential, with the aggregated results to be reported in an anonymous format in the forthcoming edition of Asian-mena Counsel magazine and at www.inhousecommunity.com for the benefit of your fellow in-house counsel. 

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* 1. Your Full Name:

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* 2. The name of your company or organization:

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* 3. Which of these best describes your role?

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* 4. Email address:

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* 5. How large is your in-house legal / compliance team?

Which law firms do you prefer to use for the business issues listed below and why?

NB Please only fill in those fields relevant to your business.
Reasons for selection might include: business knowledge/acumen; responsiveness; value for money; reaction to complaints; legal expertise; professionalism; creativity/innovation; cost consciousness; risk management; budgeting accuracy; and listening.

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* 6. i) Alternative Investment Funds (including private equity)

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* 7. ii) Anti-Trust/ Competition

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* 8. iii) Aviation

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* 9. iv) Banking and Finance

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* 10. v) Capital Markets

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* 11. vi) Compliance/ Regulatory

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* 12. vii) Corporate and M&A

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* 13. viii) Employment

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* 14. ix) Energy & Natural Resources

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* 15. x) Environmental

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* 16. xi) Insurance

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* 17. xii) Intellectual Property

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* 18. xiii) International Arbitration

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* 19. xiv) Islamic Finance

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* 20. xv) Life Sciences

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* 21. xvi) Litigation and Dispute Resolution

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* 22. xvii) Maritime & Shipping

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* 23. xviii) Projects and Project Financing

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* 24. xix) Real Estate/ Construction

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* 25. xx) Restructuring & Insolvency

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* 26. xxi) Taxation

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* 27. xxii) Telecommunications, Media & Technology

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* 28. Which international/regional law firm have you found most responsive to your needs, and why?

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* 29. Which domestic law firm have you found most responsive to your needs, and why?

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* 30. Which ALSP (alternative legal services provider) have you found most responsive to your needs, and why?

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* 31. Who do you consider the outstanding individual private practice lawyer in your jurisdiction, and why?

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* 32. Who do you consider the outstanding In-House Counsel in your jurisdiction, and why?

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* 33. Are there any firms from other jurisdictions who you would recommend? If so, why?

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* 34. What industry classification(s) best describes your company?

Thank you very much for your time.

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