Tokyo-based Miura & Partners is making strides in the U.S. market with the opening of a new office in Seattle, which comes shortly after establishing a presence in San Francisco in 2023. This strategic expansion aims to strengthen the firm’s outreach on the West Coast, a key region for business between the U.S. and Japan.
The establishment of the Seattle branch was primarily influenced by the increase in Japanese companies looking to expand their operations in the U.S. The firm, through Miura & Partners US, its strategic partner, intends to capitalize on this trend by offering specialized legal services in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and employment law.
Eriko Baxter, an experienced attorney with significant insights into Washington State’s legal scene, will lead the Seattle office. Baxter joined Miura & Partners in February after an extensive career, including running her own practice, Baxter Law International, and working with major corporations such as Toshiba and IBM in both Tokyo and Seattle.
Her expertise in international trade, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property will be instrumental in navigating the complex legal landscape for the firm’s diverse clientele, which includes major corporations, startups, and non-profit organizations in both the U.S. and Japan.
Seattle’s strategic position on the Pacific rim and its robust business infrastructure, which hosts giants like Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks, and Costco, make it a prime location for Japanese firms eyeing U.S. markets. This environment, combined with Baxter’s leadership, is expected to provide fertile ground for Miura & Partners US to thrive.
Supporting Baxter from the Tokyo office are partners Naomi Koshi and Norika Yuasa, who will shuttle between the U.S. and Japan to provide additional legal counsel and facilitate smoother transactions for clients operating across borders.
Together with the San Francisco office, headed by managing attorney Tasha Yorozu, the interconnected practices will enhance the firm’s capacity to deal with intricate international laws, further aiding their clients in navigating corporate, technology, and commercial transactions.
This expansion not only signifies Miura & Partners’ commitment to facilitating cross-border business but also strengthens its ability to serve a broader client base on a global scale, enriching its service offerings in the U.S.
The increased synergy between the firm’s U.S. locations uniquely positions Miura & Partners to harness the opportunities presented by the growing interconnectivity between Japanese and American markets, particularly in technology and business sectors.
In an ever-evolving global landscape, such strategic moves are essential for legal firms aiming to provide comprehensive and proactive support to clients dealing with complex, multijurisdictional issues.
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