APAC Insider- Singapore Business Awards 2025 | 14 Each country forming the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has its own laws, and regulations unique to its own culture, though many tend to put all ASEAN countries underneath the same umbrella. This can make it particularly difficult to succeed in the ASEAN market, as many companies are not accounting for the discrepancies between each country. Today, we take a look at One Asia Lawyers, a leading independent law firm aiding clients in navigating this market through outstanding one-stop-shop services. We speak with Tetsuo Kurita, Managing Partner of One Asia Lawyers, to learn more about its mission. Best Independent Law Firm Network 2025 – South East Asia Following a remarkable surge in ASEAN economic development, there has been an unexpected rise in Japanese companies entering the market. Many of these companies are not informed upon the differences in regulations and laws between the ASEAN countries and encounter unforeseen challenges when trying to traverse the complex and diverse markets. Navigating such uncertain waters is a challenging and often daunting feat best tackled by experts in the field. Established in 2016, One Asia Lawyers is a group of independent law firms formed to provide seamless, comprehensive legal advice on matters concerning the laws of ASEAN countries, South Asia, and Oceania on the basis of a network in each Asian country. The group has established Japanese-qualified lawyers and experts stationed in each region it serves, working closely with local law firms to provide clients with comprehensive legal services tailored to aiding Japanese companies in their expansion to the Asia-Pacific region. One Asia Lawyers is dedicated to providing an accessible and efficient service to each ASEAN country it serves, including Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar; countries in South Asia, such as India and Sri Lanka; as well as Oceana and the Middle East. To do this, the firm combines years of experience in Southeast Asian legalities, covering virtually all specialties of the law, from mergers and acquisitions to finance, real estate, and employment statuses. This comprehensive suite of services ensure that clients of One Asian Lawyers thrive upon entering the new markets, empowered by the confidence and capabilities exuded by the group. Possessing a myriad of skilled legal professionals, One Asia Lawyers is not limited to serving only Japanese businesses; as the company’s global clientele increases, it progressively serves a more global market. “We are essentially ‘Lawyers Without Borders’,” Tetsuo tells us. “We are a truly international law firm. In many of the ASEAN countries, international business development is so novel that many legal cases have no precedents. Our local member firms are comprehensively trained and even provide pro-bono legal services in developing regions.” Furthermore, One Asia Lawyers also has a Japanese lawyer who is qualified in Australia, responding to the increasing number of companies asking for legal support regarding Oceania. In order to remain a leading international law firm, One Asia Lawyers retains a top-tier team of highly skilled individuals. With 3 offices of the member firm in the UAE and 1 in Saudi Arabia, the law firm has expanded to an outstanding global reach. Its Japanese lawyer based in the UAE mainly supports a fullservice of legal matters within the member firm in the Middle East. Additionally, the firm also has a plan to start providing its services in Hong Kong, Korea, and East Asia as the firms of those countries will join One Asia Lawyers Group. Alongside this, the firm also strives to employ individuals with the strength to constantly adapt and take on new challenges. The industry is incredibly dynamic, continually evolving to meet changing regulations and emerging trends in consumer behaviour. As a result, any entity hoping to succeed in such a climate must remain equally adaptable and flexible in the face of sudden change. Therefore, One Asia Lawyers has built a robust team of individuals reflecting these qualities, well equipped to deftly navigate the complex landscape of the market. Looking to the future, One Asia Lawyers has set up an Inbound Practice Team in Japan to better support investment, with future strategies developing to expand the service further. “We also have a plan to expand One Asia Lawyers Group,” Tetsuo adds. “We have established member firms in Dubai and Saudi Arabia in 2024. We have a plan to further expand into Hong Kong and Korea in 2025.” Hailed the Best Independent Law Firm Network 2025 in Southeast Asia, One Asia Lawyers certainly has a prosperous year of expansion and enhancement ahead of itself, one that we at APAC Insider cannot wait to witness. Contact: Tetsuo Kurita Company: One Asia Lawyers Group Web Address: https://oneasia.legal/en/ Jan25304
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