Services

For years we have provided legal services on business rehabilitation, mergers and acquisitions, and other measures to both target and sponsor firms. We support measures, such as debt rescheduling and debt reduction, based on analysis of cash flow and finances and verification of business profit potential. Through these and other activities such as arranging mergers and acquisitions for business succession or growth, we constantly propose and execute the best methods for business survival with consideration for each company's environment and conditions. We support not only SMEs in the Kansai region but businesses across Japan from Hokkaido in the north to Kyushu in the south.

• Development of business rehabilitation schemes (sale of stock, mergers, corporate splits, business spinoffs, debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing, debt-equity swaps (DES), stock swaps, third-party allocation, takeover bids, squeeze outs, management buyouts, etc.), drafting and review of various contracts and other documents, and other legal support
• Legal due diligence on target companies etc.
• Legal support for capital and business tie-ups
• Support for preparing stock purchase agreements and other documents
• Business reorganization
• Legal support related to business succession

Protecting the environment helps to build a stable society by protecting human life and health and enabling people to live in peace and happiness. As one of the leading environmental law offices in the Kansai region and Japan as a whole, we will continue to fulfill our social responsibilities in the environmental fields through activities that include the development of environmental compliance systems and the creation of environmental businesses as well as addressing practical issues faced by corporate clients in areas, such as renewable energy, seeking to take action on behalf of the environment in our communities, the natural world, and the planet. Our aim is to support businesses and managers seeking sustainable economic development.

• Environmental law related to renewable energy
• Legal support related to various environmental laws (such as the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act, the Act on Waste Management and Public Cleaning, and the Environmental Impact Assessment Act)
• Support for development of environmental compliance systems
• All other aspects of environmental law

The field of sports and entertainment is one of our emphases in which we have a wealth of experience. Through now, we have not only provided agent services for athletes but also supported governance of athletic organizations, drafted and reviewed sponsorship agreements and contracts on appearance on TV programs, commercials, and other media, and helped to address various related disputes. Our other activities include drafting and reviewing contracts and handling other services related to intellectual property rights, including rights of likeness as well as copyright and trademark rights. We have a track record in various competitive fields, including soccer, baseball, basketball, and tennis, and we strive daily to improve our abilities to meet various needs of sports and entertainment clients.

• Drafting and review of sponsorship agreements and TV, commercial, and other appearance contracts
• Legal support for sponsoring organizations in governance and other areas
• Handling of intellectual property rights such as rights of likeness, copyright, and trademarks and drafting and review of related contracts
• Legal support related to music, films, publications, etc.
• Disputes related to sports injuries, harassment, etc.

In today's globalizing world, it is increasingly common for legal issues faced by corporate and individual clients to require international solutions. Leveraging our wealth of experience with international transactions and specialized knowledge of international legal issues, we provide international legal support for corporate and individual clients. Some of our main fields of international law are outlined below.

• International transaction and contract law

  In today's globalizing economy, not only major firms but SMEs, too, increasingly conclude English-language contracts with trading partners and other counterparties overseas. In addition, most contracts with overseas partners are concluded in English, even if the counterparties are located in non-English-speaking countries. Our office includes attorneys with experience studying SME law abroad and attorneys licensed to practice law in the United States, and we have an extensive track record of involvement in contracts and negotiations with numerous trading partners around the world. Highly familiar with Japanese law and overseas transaction practice, our attorneys provide practical support for clients' overseas transactions.

• International family law (divorce, child support and visitation negotiations, inheritance, etc.)

  We provide international legal support for individual clients as well. We have an extensive track record in the field of international family law in particular. As the numbers of international marriages increase, issues of divorce, parental rights, child custody, and visitation take on an international flavor. We handle numerous cases that require knowledge of international private law, including applicable codes, as well as English-language legal services. We also have a wealth of experience with inheritance cases involving asset owners overseas and parties with foreign nationality or residence. We provide swift services based on specialized knowledge to address the international legal issues that individuals face.

• Other matters requiring legal procedures overseas

  For other matters that require legal procedures overseas, the cooperation of local attorneys and other professionals is essential. We have built an extensive network with attorneys overseas with whom we have cooperated in various ways in the United States, China, Hong Kong, and other jurisdictions. We welcome consultation about legal procedures that require international services.