Corporate Law & Japan Market Entry
企業法務・日本進出支援Legal challenges arise in the course of everyday business. Contract negotiations, compliance reviews, assessing the legality of new ventures — the ability to respond to these issues quickly and accurately can determine the outcome of a business endeavor.
Drawing on experience at an international law firm, Kaneko Law Office serves a wide range of corporate legal needs, from domestic companies to foreign enterprises seeking to enter the Japanese market. We handle English-language contract drafting and review, and provide end-to-end support for cross-border matters.
You have concerns about contract terms with a business partner — or a dispute has already arisen and you need prompt legal support to address it.
As your business with foreign companies grows, you struggle to find an attorney who can review and negotiate contracts in English. Translation firms can handle the language, but cannot assess the legal risks.
You are considering entering the Japanese market but are unsure where to start — how to establish a legal entity, what permits you need, what the regulatory landscape looks like.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts (including English-language contracts)
- Company establishment and Japan entity setup (subsidiaries, branches, representative offices)
- Regulatory compliance and licensing for market entry
- Compliance framework development and internal policy drafting
- Legal assessment of new business initiatives
- Shareholder meetings and board of directors support
- Employment contracts and work rules
- Dispute prevention and negotiation support
Cross-border capability
With a foundation built at an international law firm, we are well-versed in English-language contracts and international transactions. Leveraging our network of local counsel, we provide seamless support for cross-border matters.
Practical legal advice rooted in business reality
We go beyond identifying legal risks to provide actionable advice grounded in the realities of your business. Rather than saying “this cannot be done,” we work with you to find a way forward.
Responsive and timely
We prioritize responsiveness in line with the pace of business. Urgent matters are handled as promptly as circumstances allow.
We combine international corporate law experience from a global law firm with practical corporate governance knowledge gained through serving as a statutory auditor of a listed company. Our strength lies in the ability to advise not only from a legal standpoint, but from a management perspective as well.
- Legal opinion for a major Chinese company on its expansion into the Japanese market
- Shareholders’ agreement and investment agreement in connection with a startup company’s capital increase
- Articles of incorporation drafting and company incorporation procedures for a foreign company’s Japanese subsidiary
- Drafting, review, and negotiation of confidential disclosure agreements (NDA)
- Review and negotiation of cross-border license agreements and distribution agreements
- Regulatory environment survey and legal opinion for a foreign company’s entry into the Japanese market