Practice Areas
Our Services
From corporate legal matters to dispute resolution — comprehensive legal support for your business.
Corporate Law & Japan Entry
Contract review, compliance, and inbound investment support for foreign companies.
M&A · Business Succession
Due diligence, share transfers, and cross-border M&A support.
Legal Secondment
Embedded attorney services — acting as your in-house legal team on a part-time basis.
Dispute Resolution & Criminal Defense
Litigation, arbitration, mediation, and criminal case representation.
Regulatory & Policy Affairs
Regulatory compliance, licensing, and government relations for innovative industries.
Attorney
Meet Our Attorney
Akira Kaneko
Attorney at Law · Kaneko Law Office
Admitted to the Japan Bar Association. Experienced in corporate law, M&A, and cross-border transactions. Keio University Faculty of Law and Keio University Law School graduate. Previously at King & Wood Mallesons (Foreign Law Joint Enterprise), EY Shin Nihon LLC, and Nakamura Law Office before founding Kaneko Law Office in 2026. Corporate Auditor, KOEI GROUP Co., Ltd. (2026–). Diverse experience in corporate law, M&A, international transactions, and regulatory/policy affairs. Fluent in Japanese and English.
Full Profile →Retainer
Advisory Service Plans
Fixed monthly retainer — clear pricing, unlimited email consultation.
Light Plan
¥30,000 (excl. tax) / mo
Approx. 2 hrs/month
Legal consultation & contract review. Ideal for SMEs and startups with occasional legal needs.
Standard Plan
¥50,000 (excl. tax) / mo
Approx. 5 hrs/month
Legal consultation, contract review, negotiation support & English contract handling. For companies needing ongoing legal support.
Enterprise Plan
¥100,000 (excl. tax) / mo
Est. 10 hours/month
Legal consultations, contract review, negotiation, English contracts, board meeting attendance, priority urgent response. For mid-size and listed companies without in-house legal.
Custom plans available. See details →
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