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Japanese law firm Anderson Mori plans Dallas and Houston offices

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, a major Japanese law firm, announced plans to open offices in Dallas and Houston next spring. The expansion targets Japanese companies' increasing investment in Texas and serves corporate clients in energy, space, and medtech industries.

Where
Dallas and Houston, Texas
When
November 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Dallas Harris

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Japanese M&A activity$385bn1 Who pays or receives it: Japanese companies
  • Japanese outbound investment in USmore than $100bn1 Who pays or receives it: Japanese buyers
  • Pledged Japanese investment in US industries$550bn1 Who pays or receives it: Japan

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Coming up

  • Wednesday, March 31, 2027. Anderson Mori Dallas and Houston offices open (Dallas and Houston, Texas)1 2

Who's involved

  • Anderson Mori & TomotsuneJapanese law firm planning US expansion
  • Koichi SaitoPartner who will lead the Texas offices

The facts

  • Anderson Mori plans to open Dallas and Houston offices next spring.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Koichi Saito, licensed to practice in New York, will lead the offices.1
  • Japan External Trade Organization data shows 127 Japanese companies currently operating in Texas.1
  • Mori Hamada announced last month it would open Dallas and Houston offices in 2027.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Anderson Mori Texas had firmly established itself as the strongest business hub in the US.1
  • Anderson Mori Strong demand exists for legal support on M&As, joint ventures, and state-level employment and labour laws.1

How they headlined it

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  • Anderson Mori plans US debut with two Texas offices

    The Global Legal Post

  • Japan's Anderson Mori Plans 2-Office Spring Launch In Texas

    Law360

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  1. Anderson Mori plans US debut with two Texas offices The Global Legal Post Not rated, November 5, 2026
  2. Japan's Anderson Mori Plans 2-Office Spring Launch In Texas Law360 Not rated, November 6, 2026

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