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Message from Young Sun Bang, President

Welcome to Westlaw Japan.

I feel very privileged to be writing this message as we look ahead to the exciting new chapter of our business and new opportunities we have in the legal technology industry in the new era for Japan.

As a joint venture by Thomson Reuters and Shinnippon-Hoki Publishing Co., Ltd., Westlaw Japan enjoys a rich history of delivering broad and abundant range of legal information with cutting edge technology solutions, and as the leading provider of legal information services in Japan, we have been committed to act as the strategic partner serving the academic, public and private sectors, and all valuable individuals in the legal practice and business industry. As technology evolves and the value of efficiency is being prioritized, all the industries are experiencing rapid and radical changes in its business environment. And this is causing increased external pressures to bridge the gap between the profession and the use of technology. This transformation is already prevalent in many professional services industries, and has also impacted legal industry, from legal education to legal services.

With our legal business industry expertise, we understand that it is very important to further strengthen our capabilities in developing ground-breaking innovative services by identifying the needs of the industry, and to strive to further expand our businesses in the Japanese market by also leading the market expertise and increasing the awareness, while deepening collaboration with our parent companies and partners. As an information services provider, which has successfully combined reliable contents, leading-edge technologies and in-depth specialized knowledge, Westlaw Japan will make utmost efforts to establish itself as an industry leader and serve as the best and strongest partner of legal professionals operating not only in Japan but around the world by providing them with indispensable tools for their operations.

With our global industry leading technology, most reliable and abundant contents, and our continuous focus and devotion to our customers’ needs and experiences, Westlaw Japan will be the strategic partner committed to your success.

We want to thank you very much for your trust, support and partnership. And we very much look forward to serving you.

Sincerely,


Young Sun Bang
President & Representative Director, Westlaw Japan K.K.