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Kazutaka Mori
Senior Associate
Corporate and Commercial
Mori is a leading commercial lawyer with over 13 years of experience, including 6 years in Japan and 7 years in Singapore. He simultaneously holds qualifications as a Japanese Lawyer, a qualified Foreign Lawyer in Singapore, and as a qualified Foreign Lawyer in UAE. In 2023, he joined Alsuwaidi & Company.
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Mori is a leading commercial lawyer with over 13 years of experience, including 6 years in Japan and 7 years in Singapore. He simultaneously holds qualifications as a Japanese Lawyer, a qualified Foreign Lawyer in Singapore, and as a qualified Foreign Lawyer in UAE. In 2023, he joined Alsuwaidi & Company. His clientele primarily consists of major corporations and startups from Japan and other Asian countries, with a particular focus on FinTech, AI, and Web3. He possesses extensive expertise and knowledge in these areas and has supported the global expansion of numerous renowned Japanese game companies. Additionally, he utilizes his experience to teach courses on the societal implementation of Web3 and AI at the National University of Singapore.
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Unlocking Innovation: R&D Tax Credits in the UAE
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UAE – Force Majeure Clause in Agreements and its Applicability
This article examines the concept of force majeure clauses, the...
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Workshop: Companies Law and its Latest Amendments
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Termination or Rescission of Property Purchase Agreements in Dubai
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Law No. 4 of 2026: A New Regulatory Framework for Shared Housing in Dubai
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Alsuwaidi & Company Secures Two Arbitration Awards in Construction Disputes Involving Major Dubai Developments
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On 10 February 2026, the UAE Ministry of Finance announced...
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Key Updates to UAE Civil Code Rules on Sale Contracts
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Alsuwaidi & Company Recognised in Chambers Global 2026 Rankings
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The Ministry of Finance announced on 09 February 2026 the...
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Alsuwaidi & Company Hosts Law Student Interns from Jindal Global Law School
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Appeals in Dubai: Reasons Must Now Be Filed from Day One
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Recent Amendments to the UAE Civil Procedures Law: Federal Decree-Law No. 22 of 2025
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Federal Decree-Law No. (10) of 2025: A Practical Guide for DNFBPs and High-Risk Entities
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UAE Cabinet Decision No. 153 of 2025 (Reverse Charge Mechanism for VAT on Metal Scrap)
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GAR Academy Spotlight: Merline Dsouza and Her Journey in International Arbitration
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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Commercial Contracts 2025
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UAE Enforcement Landscape: Key Themes and Practical Takeaways
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Mori has a Bachelor of Laws from Kobe University, Faculty of Law, and a Juris Doctor from Osaka City University Law School.
Mori is fluent in both, English and Japanese.
Mori hold memberships with:
- Legal Advisor at the Blockchain Collaborative Consortium (BCCC), Japan.
- Visiting Professor, Kobe University, Japan.
- Visiting Professor, National University of Singapore, Singapore.