White & Case launches Tokyo disputes group

The firm has appointed partner Shinsuke Yakura to head up its Japanese launch.   White & Case has launched a new Tokyo disputes group, under the leadership of incoming partner Shinsuke Yakura. The firm announced its Japanese offering today (3 August) in line with its commitment to deepen its expertise in the Asian market, and confirmed counsel Masao Fujino would also work alongside Yakura within the disputes practice.   Yakura has joined White & Case from Orrick, whe