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