Morrison Foerster Named One of the Most Innovative Law Firms in the Asia Pacific by the Financial Times

The Financial Times (FT) has named Morrison Foerster as one of the Most Innovative Law Firms in the Asia-Pacific as part of its FT Innovative Lawyers Asia Pacific 2024 awards. MoFo was included among the top 15 international firms named in the FT Law Firm Index for the Asia-Pacific region, a list that ranks the top law firms based on submissions made to this year’s report and index. This marks the third consecutive year that MoFo has been named in the FT’s annual Law Firm Index for the Asia-Pacific region.

In addition to being recognized in the FT Law Firm Index, Morrison Foerster was also named a finalist in the Innovation in Responsible Business category for its work assisting Justice Centre Hong Kong in creating a database that summarizes and analyzes case law relating to immigration detention in Hong Kong. The database will improve the ability of Justice Centre Hong Kong and its partners to deliver effective legal remedies for former and current detainees and will inform future advocacy and litigation work. The expansive project lasted an entire year and required 800 hours of pro bono work from the Morrison Foerster team.

As one of the preeminent law firms in Asia, Morrison Foerster provides integrated local and international law advice. The Tokyo office is one of the largest international firms in Japan, with approximately 60 U.S. attorneys, 60 Japanese bengoshi, and six attorneys qualified in England & Wales, who team with the firm’s global network to advise on Japan’s most significant inbound and outbound transactions, investigations, and disputes. With offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, Morrison Foerster has a strong presence in China, handling major matters in the region for nearly 40 years. From our hub in Singapore, our partners have many years of collective experience advising clients throughout South and Southeast Asia.

Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Asia Pacific 2024 report is a ranking, report, and awards scheme for lawyers based in the region, produced by the Financial Times and its research partner, RSGI, based on a unique methodology. In 2024, the Financial Times received 350 submissions and nominations were received from 76 law firms and 57 in-house legal teams. RSGI researchers assessed and researched them through interviews with clients, senior lawyers, executives, and experts. Honorees were also recognized at an awards ceremony at the Asia Society in Hong Kong on May 16, 2024. For more information, please visit the Financial Times website.