Dispute Resolution & Criminal Defense
紛争解決・刑事弁護Business disputes range from matters that can be resolved through negotiation to those that escalate into litigation or arbitration. When executives or directors become the focus of a criminal investigation, the impact on business operations can be severe. In either case, how the matter is handled in its earliest stages largely determines what follows.
Kaneko Law Office handles the full spectrum of disputes — from civil litigation and negotiation to private criminal defense for executives and directors. We place particular emphasis on early detection of risk and minimizing damage before issues escalate.
Unpaid invoices, breach of contract, claims for damages — negotiations have stalled and litigation is becoming a real possibility.
An executive or director has been asked to appear voluntarily or submit to questioning. You are unclear what the issue is or how to respond, and the uncertainty is causing significant concern.
An employee’s misconduct or fraud has come to light. You are considering a criminal complaint, but you are unsure how to conduct an internal investigation or manage the situation externally.
- Civil litigation, arbitration, and mediation
- Contract dispute resolution and damages negotiations
- Debt collection
- Private criminal defense (with a focus on white-collar crime)
- Defense from the investigation stage (voluntary interviews, questioning)
- Internal investigations and misconduct response
- Integrated civil and criminal strategy
Decisive action at the outset
In both disputes and criminal matters, early-stage response is what shapes subsequent developments. Upon receiving a matter, we first establish a precise understanding of the situation, identify the actions to be taken, and clarify the risks.
Pursuing early resolution through negotiation
Litigation is costly in time and resources. With our client’s best interests as the guiding principle, we consistently evaluate the potential for early resolution through negotiation.
Coordinated civil and criminal strategy
Business-related matters often involve both civil and criminal dimensions simultaneously. We develop strategies that address both, protecting our client’s interests across the full scope of the matter.
In addition to litigation experience at an international law firm, we focus on private criminal defense for executives and directors. In the area of white-collar crime, we provide consistent representation from the investigation stage through trial. We bring a deep understanding of the executive’s position, pursuing resolution while minimizing the impact on the business.
- Damages claim litigation against a prominent entertainer
- Negotiation services related to disputes between teams within a sports organization
- Damages claim litigation concerning investment real estate
- Payment claim litigation for civil engineering work
- Damages claim litigation for patent infringement
- Damages claim litigation for infringement of a talent’s portrait rights
- Damages claim litigation for defamation
- Purchase price payment claim litigation
- Divorce litigation
- Various debt collection matters
- Provisional injunction related to non-compete obligations and trade secret misappropriation
- Enforcement proceedings including asset disclosure procedures