Harvey to Open Tokyo Office in Early 2027 to Serve Japan's Legal Market

October 12, 2026Source: Harvey

Harvey will open an office in Tokyo in early 2027, the legal AI company said, as it expands its support for law firms and in-house legal teams in Japan. The office will join Harvey's existing teams in Sydney, Singapore and Bengaluru.

Key points

Harvey will open a Tokyo office in early 2027.
The office will serve law firms and in-house legal teams, including Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu and Mitsubishi Corporation.
Harvey is working with Legalscape on Japanese legal research and building better Japanese-language support.
Tokyo joins Harvey's Asia-Pacific teams in Sydney, Singapore and Bengaluru.
Harvey says more than 3,500 customers in over 85 countries use its platform.

A local presence for Japanese customers

According to Harvey, the Tokyo office is meant to support its growing customer base in Japan and to deepen relationships with existing clients. The company named the law firms Mori Hamada & Matsumoto and Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, as well as the in-house legal team at Mitsubishi Corporation.

Harvey framed the move as a matter of trust. The company said trust is earned over time through close collaboration and consistent support, and that a local team will let it build lasting relationships, listen to customers and let their needs guide how it builds and grows in Japan.

Product work for Japanese legal practice

Harvey said it is also building its product to better support work in Japanese and to reflect the needs of legal professionals in the country. One part of that effort is its partnership with Legalscape for Japanese legal research. The company said that working with local experts and taking customer feedback into account will guide how it develops the product and supports its use.

Winston Weinberg, Harvey's Chief Executive Officer, described Japan as "a critical market for legal and home to many exceptional law firms and companies." He pointed to government investment in AI across the country, saying "there's no better time to bring Harvey to Tokyo." A team in Japan, he said, will help Harvey better understand the needs of legal professionals there.

Law firm partner welcomes the move

Koji Toshima, Partner and CFO at Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, called the decision "a very welcome and significant milestone." He said his firm has worked closely with Harvey since establishing a partnership in 2024 to explore how AI can improve the quality and efficiency of legal services in Japan. He added that the firm recently supported the partnership between Harvey and Legalscape, and that it looks forward to further collaboration on AI solutions tailored to Japanese legal practice.

Harvey's wider footprint

Harvey said that globally, more than 3,500 customers in over 85 countries use its platform. Tokyo will expand its presence across Asia-Pacific, where it already has teams in Sydney, Singapore and Bengaluru.

For legal teams in Japan, the announcement signals a dedicated local team for support and product feedback, according to the company. Harvey did not give details on the size of the Tokyo team or a specific opening date beyond early 2027.