Tokyo-based Mori Hamada & Matsumoto has broken into another Southeast Asian market by establishing a strategic relationship with local Philippines law firm Tayag Ngochua & Chu (TNC).

As part of the agreement, TNC will join Mori Hamada as one of its member firms to provide regional advice to the Japanese firm’s clients. This means that full-service practice TNC, founded in 2022 and managed by corporate lawyer Carlos Tayag, will gain access to Mori Hamada’s internal resources including training and knowledge sharing.