New Year's Greeting

Principal Lawyer John Urabe

New Year’s Day, 2023 (Reiwa 5)

As we welcome the beginning of 2023 (Reiwa 5), I would like to extend my sincere New Year’s greetings.

Over the past year, the world continued to confront the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, relentless climate change, global inflation, and a growing food crisis. In Australia, efforts toward the restoration of cross-border travel and economic activity have finally begun to take shape. Against this backdrop, our firm marked its sixth anniversary on 1 April last year. I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you who have entrusted us with your matters, offered your consultations, and extended your support and cooperation in various forms.

As we enter an era of rapid internationalisation and digital transformation—one that accelerates toward a truly borderless world—we remain committed to building strong relationships of trust with our clients. Our aim is to go beyond merely offering legal advice, and to provide practical solutions. This year, too, we will continue to take on new challenges and strive to be a truly international, full-service law firm capable of responding promptly and appropriately to our clients’ diverse needs. We humbly ask for your continued support in the same spirit as the past year.

In the spirit of the Year of the Rabbit—symbolising leaping forward—I sincerely wish you all a year of great progress, happiness, and continued prosperity.

Ainsworth Albright Lawyers

John Urabe

Principal Lawyer