The Tokyo office of K&L Gates has boosted its disputes, real estate, and finance practices with the recruitment of six lawyers, including two partners.

Among the new arrivals is Takahiro Hoshino, founder and managing partner of Hoshino & Partners, who moves across with a team of four associates.

Hoshino advises clients on a wide range of disputes, including domestic and international employment law, commercial litigation and a variety of corporate matters, such as restructurings, joint ventures, M&A and finance.