Anderson Mori & Tomotsune will establish its inaugural presence in the US in spring 2027, opening offices in Dallas and Houston, Texas.
Koichi Saito will oversee the Texas offices as managing partner and be primarily based in Dallas, while senior associate Marilyn Ozuka will work from Houston. Saito will also spend time in the Houston office when required.
Anderson Mori’s decision to open the offices reflects the increasing movement of Japanese and international companies into Texas.
“Texas is vast, and its economic activity is spread across several centres, each with its own industry focus,” Saito told Asia Business Law Journal.
“By establishing offices in both Dallas and Houston, we can cover the state’s major business hubs and provide timely, locally grounded support that reflects the realities of each market.
“Our practice focus will centre on M&A, joint ventures, establishing new business sites, employment and labour law compliance, supply chain restructuring, and environmental and infrastructure-related investment.
“We expect our main clients to be Japanese companies and companies doing business across North, Central and South America.”
Anderson Mori’s Dallas office will be based at Ryan Tower in central Plano, while the Houston office will be located at the TC Energy Centre.
The Texas locations will become Anderson Mori’s 16th and 17th offices. It currently operates three offices in Japan, nine across Asia, and three in Europe.
