Practice

Commercial Transactions and General Corporate Matters

We advise international businesses conducting operations in Japan or engaging with Japanese counterparties, leveraging our deep expertise in Japanese law. Our services include drafting and negotiating commercial contracts—such as sale and purchase agreements, service agreements, license agreements, and strategic alliance agreements, handling debt collection, advice on applicable regulations and supporting the operation of Japanese subsidiaries and branches.


Column relating this practice area:
[Corporate Governance]
Role and Responsibilities of Statutory Auditors (Kansayaku) in Japan
Managing a Japanese Subsidiary: A Joint-Stock Corporation
Choosing a Japanese Subsidiary: Joint-Stock Company vs. Limited Liability Company
[Commercial Transactions]
Some Matters You Should Know Before Receiving Assignment of Copyright Under Japanese Law
Money Lending in Japan – Do You Need to Be Registered?
Commencement of Development Activities Before Executing an Agreement
Termination of a Distributorship Relationship in Japan
Managing the Risk of Misappropriation of Confidential Information During Business Alliance Negotiations

Labor Law Matters

We assist international businesses operating in Japan with a wide range of labor law issues. Our expertise includes drafting Rules of Employment and internal policies, and providing legal advice on matters such as hiring, wages, working hour regulations and termination of employment. We also represent clients in various labor disputes.

[Columns relating to this practice area]
– Probation Period under Japanese Labor Law (May 11, 2025)
– Validity of Post-Employment Non-Compete Agreements in Japan (May 7, 2025)
– Annual Salary System – How It Can Be Adopted Under Japanese Labor Regulations (April 19, 2025)
– Regulation on Dismissal of Permanent Employees in Japan (April 13, 2025)
– Be Cautious of Securities Regulations When Granting Stock Options to Employees in Japan
– Introduction To Japanese Labor Regulations (May 13, 2024)

Finance

We are experienced in various finance transactions, including loans, shares (common and preferred stock), funds and derivatives. We also advice about fintech matters including e-payments and crypto-assets.


[Publications relating to this practice area]

– “Amending Short Selling” International Financial Law Review, March 2013, International Briefings: Japan

[Columns relating to this practice area]

How to Accept Japanese Investors in Your Fund
Money Lending in Japan – Do You Need to Be Registered?
Be Cautious of Securities Regulations When Granting Stock Options to Employees in Japan

Taxation

We assist our clients on tax investigations and disputes.


Legal Process Outsourcing Service

At MILaw, our bilingual lawyers—fluent in both Japanese and English—act as your outsourced legal department, providing expert support tailored to your business needs in Japan.


Our Service Includes:

– Drafting and reviewing contract

– Legal consultation

– Guidance on applicable regulations

– Labor Issues

– Legal advisory on M&A and investment


Examples of Pricing (+consumption tax):

JPY 200,000 / month (inclusive of 8 billable hours)

JPY 300,000 / month (inclusive of 12 billable hours)

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