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Civil Issues Lawyers
Bilingual lawyers in Japan who can consult in English on civil law and civil-related issues, such as labor-related cases, employment, harassment, salary & overtime pay claims, working conditions & personnel changes, unjust dismissal, workers' compensation recognition, etc.
Azaburyudocho Law Office
Azaburyudocho Law Office is a law office in Roppongi, Tokyo, with an English-speaking attorney who provides legal services and consultations for visa and residency cases, international divorce and international criminal cases. Note: The website is in Japanese.
Nagawa Okamura Law Firm
Nagawa-Okamura Law Firm is a bilingual law firm in Minato City, founded in 1917, and focuses on corporate law, school and administrative law, and other general practice cases. ## Corporate Law - Labor Management - Civil Preservation Procedures - Risk Management and Corporate Scandal - Corporate Restructuring - Intellectual Property Rights - Entertainment - Disputes on Real Estate and Construction - Consulting Services - Labor Management ## School Law - Administrative Improvement - Collection of Academic Fees and Student Loans - Support for Labor Matters - Risk Management - Response to Monster Parents - Reorganization of Schools and Foundations of New Faculties and Departments ## General Practice - Adult Guardianship - Inheritance and Divorce - Disputes on Real Estate and Construction - Traffic Accidents - Criminal Cases - Other Matters ## Legal Fees - Consultation fee: 5,500 yen (tax included) for every 30 minutes - *However, the first consultation is free. ## Attorneys - [Yuto Arai](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/yuto-arai) ## Related Articles - [English-Speaking Business Lawyers in Japan](https://mailmate.jp/blog/business-lawyers-japan)
Ryo Wakai - Wakai Law Firm
Ryo Wakai is the representative administrative lawyer at Wakai International Legal Affairs, specializing in immigration matters, real estate, criminal cases, labor disputes, divorces, and various other legal issues. ## Main Areas of Expertise - Visa & Residence qualifications - International divorce - International inheritance - International criminal cases - Rent/rent negotiation - Building surrender/eviction - Leasehold right - Defective housing - Voluntary sale ## Examples of Cases Handled - Procedures related to immigration, such as the application for a residence qualification certificate, change or renewal of residence qualifications. - When involved in a criminal case. - Labor disputes with employers. - Considering divorce with a Japanese spouse. - When seeking acknowledgment. - Foreign nationals wanting to expand their business in Japan. - Employers considering hiring foreigners. - Hesitating to expand business overseas due to unfamiliarity with local laws, etc. ## Real Estate Consultation Examples - You are renting out your house/office, but the rent is in arrears. I want to request surrender. - I'm thinking of buying or selling real estate, but I don't know what kind of contract I should use, I'm involved in a problem with a neighbor. - I have inherited real estate, and what should I do? If you are not sure whether it is a good idea or not. please leave it to us if you have any questions regarding real estate.
Yuichi Tachikake - Minami Tachikake Law Office
Yuichi Tachikake is an English-speaking attorney at law with Minami Tachikake Law Office in Kita City, Osaka, speciailizing in real estate issues, labor issues, and divorce issues. ## Real Estate Issues - Rent/rent negotiation - Building surrender/eviction - Leasehold right - Defective housing - Voluntary sale - Noise/disturbances - Land boundaries ## Labor Issues - Power harassment/sexual harassment - Salary/overtime billing - Working conditions/personnel changes - Unfair dismissal - Industrial accident certification ## Divorce issues - Affair/Cheating - Living separately - Personality mismatch - Domestic violence/violence - Sexless marriage - Debt/waste - Drinking/alcohol poisoning - Kinship - Property division - Child support - Parental authority - Wedding expenses - Consolation money - Divorce request - Divorce avoidance - Visitation and exchange ## Legal fees - Legal consultation fee: 30 minutes 5,500 yen (tax included) - Initial consultation fee is free.
Kensho Fukunaga - IBisCrux Law Office
Kensho Fukunaga is an English-speaking attorney at law in Kagoshima, speciailizing in debt issues, inheritance, labor issues, and corporate legal affairs. ## Debt And Debt Consolidation - Personal Bankruptcy - Overpayment Claim - Arbitrary Arrangement - Personal Play - Accounts Receivable Collection - Loan Collection - Contract Payment Collection - Collection Of Unpaid Rent ## Inheritance - Wills - Abandonment Of Inheritance - Heir Investigation - Inheritance Division - Claim For Infringement Of The Remaining Portion (Request For Reduction Of The Remaining Portion) - Inheritance Registration/Name Change - Adult Guardianship - Property Inventory/Survey ## Labor Issues - Power Harassment/Sexual Harassment - Salary/Overtime Billing - Working Conditions/Personnel Changes - Unfair Dismissal - Industrial Accident Certification ## Corporate Legal Affairs - M&A/Business Succession - Human Resources/Labor Affairs - Intellectual Property/Patent - Bankruptcy/Business Revitalization - External Relations Law - Entertainment - Medical/Healthcare - It/Communication - Finance - Human Resources/Education - Environment/Energy - Transportation/Trade - Food And Beverage/Fc Related - Manufacturing/Sales - Real Estate/Construction ## Legal Fees - The consultation fee is 5,500 yen for individuals and 11,000 yen for businesses for every 60 minutes.
Yuki Miyako - Shinto Law Office
Yuki Miyako is an attorney at law with Shinto Law Office in Osaka specializing in penal cases, inheritance law, and real estate. Consultations are available in Japanese, Korean, English. ## Penal Cases - Victim - Perpetrator - Juvenile Incident - Child Prostitution/Child Pornography - Scam - Molestation - Voyeurism - Forced Sexual Intercourse (Rape)/Obscenity - Assault/Injury - Theft/Shoplifting - Robbery - Embezzlement - Traffic Crime - Stimulants, Cannabis, Narcotics ## Real Estate - Rent/Rent Negotiation - Building Surrender/Eviction - Leasehold Right - Defective Housing - Voluntary Sale - Noise/Vibration - Land Boundaries ## Inheritance - Will - Abandonment Of Inheritance - Heir Investigation - Inheritance Division - Claim For Infringement Of The Remaining Portion (Request For Reduction Of The Remaining Portion) - Inheritance Registration/Name Change - Adult Guardianship - Property Inventory/Survey
Sawako Nagasato - Nagasato Law Firm
Sawako Nagasato is an English-speaking attorney at law with Nagasato Law Firm in Kagoshima City, specializing in labor issues, inheritance issues, divorce issues, and more. ## Labor Issues - Power Harassment/Sexual Harassment - Salary/Overtime Billing - Working Conditions/Personnel Changes - Unfair Dismissal - Industrial Accident Certification - Unpaid Overtime Pay - Sexual Harassment In The Workplace (Sogi Harassment)/Power Harassment - Unfair Dismissal, Termination Of Employment - Transfer/Secondment - Visa For Foreign Employees ## Inheritance Issues - Will - Abandonment Of Inheritance - Heir Investigation - Inheritance Division - Claim For Infringement Of The Remaining Portion (Request For Reduction Of The Remaining Portion) - Inheritance Registration/Name Change - Adult Guardianship - Property Inventory/Survey ### Inheritance Consultation Examples - "My parent or sibling has passed away, but I don't know how to divide their inheritance." - "My parents have passed away, but my siblings are fighting over their assets." - “I want to disclaim my inheritance because my parents left behind debts.” - "I want to make a proper will for my family after I die." - "I want to leave as much property as possible to my same-sex partner." ## Divorce Issues - Affair/Cheating - Living Separately - Personality Mismatch - Domestic Violence/Violence - Sexless Marriage - Does Not Include Living Expenses - Debt/Waste - Drinking/Alcohol Poisoning - Kinship - Property Division - Child Support - Parental Authority - Wedding Expenses - Consolation Money - Divorce Request - Divorce Avoidance - Visitation And Exchange ### Divorce Consultation Examples - I want to divorce or end the relationship - I want to obtain custody of my child - Husband (wife) does not provide living expenses or pay child support - I want to request property division due to divorce. - Responding to domestic violence and moral harassment from partners - I want to claim compensation from the person I had an affair with. - Dealing with international divorce and Hague Convention cases - Troubles with same-sex partners
Hiroki Ishiguro - Kumamoto Chuo Law Office
Hiroki Ishiguro is an English-speaking attorney at law with Kumamoto Chuo Law Office in Kumamoto City, specializing in divorce, labor issues, inheritance law, etc. ## Divorce Issues - Does Not Include Living Expenses - Debt/Waste - Drinking/Alcohol Poisoning - Kinship - Property Division - Child Support - Parental Authority - Wedding Expenses - Consolation Money - Divorce Request - Divorce Avoidance - Visitation And Exchange ### Consultation Examples - How will pensions be divided in the event of divorce? - When I get divorced, what will happen to the house in my joint name with the remaining mortgage? - I would like to know how much alimony I can receive if I get divorced. - I'm worried about getting divorced and having children. - I don't agree with the division of assets. ## Labor Issues - Power harassment/sexual harassment - Salary/overtime billing - Working conditions/personnel changes - Unfair dismissal - Industrial accident certification ### Consultation Examples - I was given a notice of dismissal without cause. - My job offer was suddenly canceled by the company I had been offered. - My employer suddenly notified me that my contract would not be renewed. - The company went bankrupt due to unpaid wages. - I am receiving power harassment from my boss. ## Inheritance Issues - Will - Abandonment Of Inheritance - Heir Investigation - Inheritance Division - Claim For Infringement Of The Remaining Portion (Request For Reduction Of The Remaining Portion) - Inheritance Registration/Name Change - Adult Guardianship - Property Inventory/Survey ### Consultation Examples - I want to create a will and leave my wishes behind. - I don't know where my brother, the heir, is. - My foreign mother passed away and her inherited property is overseas. - One of the heirs resides in a foreign country, and the division of inheritance cannot proceed smoothly. - The decedent is a Japanese citizen residing in a foreign country, but the scope of the inheritance is unknown. - There is a dispute between the heirs regarding the division of the inheritance. - I was caring for my parents, but won't that be reflected in my inheritance? - I would like to ask my mother, who lives far away, to manage her property.
Chisa Tabata - Mother Bird Law Office
Chisa Tabata is an English-speaking attorney at law with Mother Bird Law Office in Meguro City, specializing in juvenile cases, criminal cases, inheritance issues, divorce issues, and other general law cases. ## Areas of Expertise - Juvenile Cases - Criminal Cases - Inheritance - Will - International Divorce - Parental Authority - Child Visitation - Sharing Marital Expenses - Child Support - Compensation for infidelity - Traffic Accident - Copyright - Bankruptcy - Civil Suit - Contract Document - Advisory Contract - Home Lawyer Contract ## Legal Fees - 5,500 yen every 30 minutes
Taro Kitajima - Mimoza Law Office
Taro Kitajima is an English-speaking attorney at law with Mimoza Law Office in Shizuoka City, specializing in divorce, traffic accidents, and debt issues. ## Divorce Issues - Affair/Cheating - Living Separately - Personality Mismatch - Domestic Violence/Violence - Sexless Marriage - Does Not Include Living Expenses - Debt/Waste - Drinking/Alcohol Poisoning - Kinship - Property Division - Child Support - Parental Authority - Wedding Expenses - Consolation Money - Divorce Request - Divorce Avoidance - Visitation And Exchange ## Traffic Accidents - Fatal Accident - Property Damage Accident - Personal Injury Accident - Certification Of Residual Disability Grade - Error Percentage - Alimony/Damages ## Debt Issues - Personal Bankruptcy - Overpayment Claim - Arbitrary Arrangement ## Features - Consultations with women are free for one hour - Consultations are available on Saturdays, Sundays, and nights - Easy access by train and car - Consultation space with a nice atmosphere, where children can be together
Kazuki Arai - Shinto Law Office
Kazuki Arai is an attorney at law with Shinto Law Office in Osaka City, specializing in corporate legal affairs, inheritance cases, criminal cases and debt consolidation. He provides consultations in Korean, English, and Japanese. ## Corporate Legal Affairs - New Business Launch/Management Support - Contract Creation And Checking - Internet Problems - Labor Issues - Any Dispute Regarding Real Estate ## Inheritance - Heritage Division Consultation/Mediation - Making A Will - Claim For Infringement Of Reserved Property - Adult Guardianship - Property Management ## Criminal Case - Defense At The Investigation Stage - Defense At Trial Stage - Bail Request - Activities Toward Settlement With Victims, Etc. ## Debt Consolidation - Arbitrary Arrangement - Voluntary Sale - Personal Bankruptcy - Corporate Bankruptcy ## Features - Available 24 hours a day - Direct phone line available to lawyers - Completely private consultation - Free initial consultation
Setagaya International Law Office
Setagaya International Law Office is an English-speaking law firm in Setagaya City, Tokyo, specializing in international family law conflicts, labor disputes, criminal cases, and immigration law. The founder, Seiya Sato, is featured on the US, Canada and UK Embassy’s lists of English-speaking lawyers in Japan. ## Attorneys - [Seiya Sato](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/seiya-sato)
Seiya Sato - Setagaya International Law Office
Seiya Sato is an English-speaking attorney with Setagaya International Law Office in Setagaya, Tokyo, specializing in divorce issues, labor disputes, and inheritance law. ## Divorce issues - Affair/Cheating - Living separately - Personality mismatch - Domestic violence/violence - Sexless marriage - Debt/waste - Drinking/alcohol poisoning - Kinship - Property division - Child support - Parental authority - Wedding expenses - Consolation money - Divorce request - Divorce avoidance - Visitation and exchange ### Consultations about divorce - I want to claim compensation from my cheating partner. - I want to claim living expenses while living separately. - I want a divorce on favorable terms - I want to continue living in my current home after divorce, is that possible? - The other party is forcing you to make unreasonable alimony payments or divorce conditions. - We met on a matchmaking site, but he was already married. Can I claim compensation? - If I am thinking of marrying a foreigner, what should I be careful about? - I want to divorce my foreign spouse - I would like support in communicating with a local lawyer when going through divorce court procedures in a foreign country. - I am talking about living separately with my foreign spouse, but I have been told that they will only discuss child visitation and child support through a lawyer, so I would like them to negotiate in English. - I'm considering divorce, but my foreign spouse has returned to his home country. - I'm thinking of getting divorced, but my partner has assets in multiple countries. - I had a child with a foreign man, but he doesn't acknowledge it. - Unable to bear the violence from his partner, he returned to Japan with his child from a foreign country. ## Wills & inheritances - Abandonment of inheritance - Heir investigation - Inheritance division - Claim for infringement of the remaining portion (request for reduction of the remaining portion) - Inheritance registration/name change - Adult guardianship - Property inventory/survey ### Consultations about inheritances - Some of the heirs live overseas and the procedures are not progressing. - A relative who lives overseas has passed away, but I don't know where to start. - I found out that my late father had an inheritance (bank account certificates) overseas, but even though I am the only heir, the overseas financial institution won't allow me to close the account. - I want to renounce the inheritance of a relative who died overseas, but I don't know who to contact. - A spouse with foreign nationality wants to make a will. - We would like to leave all procedures related to inheritance, such as registration and banking, to you. - I would like to transfer my assets in advance to avoid incurring taxes at the time of inheritance. ## Labor issues - Power harassment/sexual harassment - Salary/overtime billing - Working conditions/personnel changes - Unfair dismissal - Industrial accident certification ### Consultations about labor issues - I am in trouble because my working conditions suddenly changed. - I've been told that I don't get paid overtime because I'm a manager, but I want to know if that's true. - I was given a notice of dismissal without cause. - I'm dissatisfied with my treatment, but I can't negotiate with the company in Japanese. - I was suddenly told to be fired at a foreign company, should I accept it? - My company is forcing me to resign, so I would like to discuss how to deal with it. - My company has asked me to sign a retirement agreement, how should I respond? - I want to quit my job, but I'm worried that my status of residence will be revoked. - The company I work for in Japan doesn't pay my salary. - I work at a Japanese company, but I am dissatisfied with my labor contract. ## Legal fees - First 30 minutes free - If you feel that you need to discuss further after the free consultation, you can set up an additional 30 minute consultation (5,000 yen + consumption tax/30 minutes).
Masataka Nakahara - Akasaka International Law Office
Masataka Nakahara is an attorney at law with Akasaka International Law Office in Fukuoka City, specializing in immigration law, divorce, inheritance and penal cases. ## Areas of Expertise - Visa/Residence Status - International divorce - International inheritance - International criminal case ## Examples of Consultations - I would like to invite and hire foreigners to Japan for entertainment activities. - I have the residence status of a Japanese spouse, but the Japanese spouse has passed away. - If you commit a criminal offense, you may lose your status of residence and be detained. - I want to be recognized as a refugee. - I want to apply for naturalization. ## Priority cases - International divorce cases (mediation, litigation) - Support for residence status applications, etc. (application for issuance of certificate of residence status, application for renewal/change of residence status - Application for permanent residence permit - Application for naturalization - Request for review/cancellation lawsuit, etc. - Criminal cases involving foreigners (suspects, defendants) - Refugee cases (primary applications, requests for review, lawsuits for revocation of non-certification dispositions and mandatory recognition, etc.) - Applications for provisional release permits, etc. ## Features - Same-day, holiday, and night-time consultations available - Flexible payment methods ## Legal fees - Consultation fee: 5,000 yen (excluding tax) for every 30 minutes
Earth & Law Firm
Earth & Law Firm is a law firm in Toshima City, Tokyo, specializing in a variety of issues that expats often encounter when in Japan, including international divorce, labor disputes, inheritances, immigration, etc. ## Corporate Cases - Corporate Governance - International Law - Real Estate - Labor Law - Mergers/Acquisitions - Debts Collection - Bankruptcy - Consumer Law - Privacy Protection Law - Intellectual Property - It Law - Medical Law ## Individual Cases - Consultation - Bankruptcy - Real Estate - Divorce - Will/Inheritance - Traffic Accident - Labor Law - Consumer Law - Criminal Case ## Attorneys - [Kenichi Okabe](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/kenichi-okabe)
Kenichi Okabe - Earth & Law Firm
Kenichi Okabe is an attorney at law with Earth & Law Firm in Toshima City, Tokyo, specializing in corporate leagal affairs, labor issues, gender and divorce, real estate, and inheritance law. He speaks English, Chinese, and Japanese. ## Areas of Expertise - Corporate legal affairs - Labor Issues - Divorce Gender Issues - Real estate architecture - Inheritance ## Legal fees - First consultation 60 minutes free, - Subsequent 30 minutes 5,500 yen (tax included)
Shohei Suzuki - Mizugaki Sogo Law Firm
Shohei Suzuki is an attorney at law with Mizugaki Sogo Law Firm in Shinjuku, Tokyo, specializing in debt, penal cases, divorce issues, inheritance issues, labor disputes, corporate legal affairs, real estate, and more. ## Areas of Expertise - Debt Collection - Crime/Criminal Case - Divorce/Gender issues - Inheritance - Labor issues - Corporate legal affairs/advisory lawyer - Real estate/architecture - Fraud damage/consumer damage ## Legal Fees - Initial legal consultation fee: Free - Second and subsequent legal consultations 30 minutes 5,400 yen
Hiroyuki Kawase - Reiwa Law Office
Hiroyuki Kawase is an attorney at law and representative lawyer of Reiwa Law Office in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima, specializing in divorce issues, debt issues, and inheritance law. He speaks English, Chinese, and Japanese. ## Divorce issues - Affair/Cheating - Living separately - Personality mismatch - Domestic violence/violence - Sexless marriages - Does not include living expenses - Debt/waste - Drinking/alcohol poisoning - Kinship - Property division - Child support - Parental authority - Wedding expenses - Consolation money - Divorce request - Divorce avoidance - Visitation and exchange ## Inheritance and will issues - Abandonment of inheritance - Heir investigation - Inheritance division - Claim for infringement of the remaining portion (request for reduction of the remaining portion) - Inheritance registration/name change - Adult guardianship - Property inventory/survey ## Debt issues - Personal bankruptcy - Overpayment claim - Arbitrary arrangement ## Legal fees - 5,500 yen for 30 minutes (tax included)
Soukou Iwashiro - Iwashiro Law Firm
Soukou Iwashiro is an English-speaking attorney at law with Iwashiro Law Firm in Ota City, Tokyo, specializing in divorce and penal law. ## Divorce cases - Adultery/Affairs - Living separately - Personality mismatch - DV (Domestic Violence)/Violence - Sexless relationship - Moral harassment (psychological abuse) - Not contributing to living expenses - Debt/Extravagance - Drinking/Alcohol addiction - Family relations - Property division - Child support - Parental rights - Marriage expenses - Compensation for emotional distress - Divorce request - Avoiding divorce - Visitation rights - ## Penal cases - Juvenile incident - Child prostitution/child pornography - Scams - Molestation - Voyeurism - Forced sexual intercourse (rape)/obscenity - Assault/injury - Theft/shoplifting - Robbery - Embezzlement - Traffic crime - Stimulants, cannabis, narcotics ## Features - Open All Year - Same-Day Response - Free Consultation - Available on Weekends and Holidays - 24/7 Email Reception
Toshihide Isobe - Protect Stance
Toshihide Isobe is an English-speaking attorney at law with Protect Stance in Chiyoda, Tokyo, specializing in a wide-range of legal cases, including divorce, debt, traffic accidents, labor issues, and more. ## Areas of Expertise - Divorce & Gender Issues - Debt & Debt Consolidation - Traffic Accidents - Labor Issues - Corporate Legal Affairs & Consultation - Inheritance & Succession - Debt Collection - Criminal & Penal Cases ## Features - First 30-minute consultation is free - Former judges also on the team - Confident in speedy response and negotiation skills - Emails 24/7, phone calls from 9 am to 9 pm on weekdays, and up to 7 pm on weekends and holidays. - Currently contracted with over 180 companies # Main Media Appearances - "4 O'Clock! Shib5 O'Clock" - NHK General TV - "Tokoro-san! It's an Incident" - NHK General TV - "Beat Takeshi's TV Tackle" - TV Asahi Network - "Good! Morning" - TV Asahi Network - "Shinichi Hatori Morning Show" - TV Asahi Network - "Yoko Oshita Wide! Scramble" - TV Asahi Network - "Morning Bird" - TV Asahi Network - "Creamy Quiz Miracle 9" - TV Asahi Network - "Mezamashi TV" - Fuji TV Network - "Direct Hit LIVE Goodie!" - Fuji TV Network - "Sukkiri" - Nippon Television Network - "news every." - Nippon Television Network - "Nippon TV NEWS24" - Nippon Television Network - "N-Star" - TBS Network - "Teacher Hayashi's First Ear Study" - TBS Network - "Shuhei Shimada's Line Customers Come!!" - TBS Radio - "Yahoo! News" - Yahoo! JAPAN - "YOMIURI ONLINE" - Yomiuri Shimbun Company - "Yomiuri Newspaper" - Yomiuri Shimbun Company - "Mainichi Newspaper" - Mainichi Newspapers - "Tokyo Sports Newspaper" - Tokyo Sports Newspaper Company - "West Japan Newspaper" - Nishinippon Shimbun Company - "Weekly Gendai" - Kodansha - "Weekly Shincho" - Shinchosha - "Weekly Women" - Housewife and Life Company - "Friday" - Kodansha - "Sunday Mainichi" - Mainichi Newspaper Publishing - "AERA dot." - Asahi Shimbun Publishing - "Weekly Diamond" - Diamond, Inc. - "Lettuce Club" - KADOKAWA
Hiroyuki Kanezaki - ALG & Associates
Hiroyuki Kanezaki is an English-speakng attorney at law with ALG & Associates in Shinjuku, Tokyo, specializing in medical malpractice. ## Areas of Expertise - Medical malpractice - Hepatitis B ## Examples of Concerns - Suspicions of surgical errors leading to the death of a family member. - Receiving a diagnosis for a mild condition from one hospital but discovering a severe illness after a second opinion. - Discontent with a doctor's explanation or medical procedure. - Doubts about the medical knowledge of the attorney you're consulting. ## Legal fees - First consultation is free (¥0). From the second consultation onwards, it's ¥11,000 (including tax) per hour.
Kenji Takahashi - Ikebukuro Global Law Office
Kenji Takahashi is an English-speaking attorney at law with Ikebukuro Global Law Office specializing in divorce and gender issues, debt and debt restructuring, and corporate legal affairs. As well as internet-related issues, medical problems, and inheritance and traffic accidents. Also speaks Chinese. ## Internet Issues - Request for deletion - Disclosure request for sender's information - Claims for damages - Criminal complaints - Requests for disclosure of sender information - Requests for post deletion - Claims for damages due to defamation, privacy violations, etc., on internet posts (both for plaintiffs and defendants) ## Divorce & Gender Issues - Infidelity - Separation - Incompatibility of temperament - Domestic violence (DV) - Lack of intimacy - Emotional abuse (Moral harassment) - Not contributing to living expenses - Debt & Overspending - Alcoholism - Family relations - Property division - Child support - Child custody - Marriage expenses - Consolation money - Divorce filing - Divorce prevention - Child visitation ## Wills and Inheritance Issues - Renunciation of inheritance - Inheritance beneficiary investigation - Inheritance division - Claim for reduced portion due to infringement of statutory share (Claim to reduce the statutory share) - Inheritance registration & name change - Adult guardianship - Property inventory & investigation ## Regarding Attorney Fees - Will provide a free estimate for each case. - Installment payments are possible. - The consultation fee is 8,800 yen for one hour.
Kento Araki - Eight Force Law Office
Kento Araki is an English-speaking attorney at law with Eight Force Law Office in Toshima City, Tokyo. He specializes in fraud, consumer damage, internet issues, criminal cases, divorce, and corporate law. ## Areas of Expertise - Fraud & Consumer Damage - Internet Issues - Criminal Cases - Corporate Law & Consulting Lawyers - Divorce & Gender Issues ## Features - Available 24/7 - First phone consultation is free
Kazuya Misaka - Shusaku Yamamoto
Kazuya Misaka is an English-speaking attorney at law with legal firm Shusaku Yamamoto, specializing in e-commerce, IT business, real estate, divorce issues, inheritance issues, and traffic accident disputes. ## Areas of Expertise - Divorce - Inheritance - Traffic accidents - Custody battles - Property disputes - Corporate legal affairs ## Corporate Legal Affairs - Offers legal advisory services primarily to companies engaged in e-commerce, healthcare business, and other BtoC businesses, including dispute resolution with consumers and business partners, document creation and review, website content checking, and updates on legal amendments.
Kiyoshi Sugiyama - Tokushige Law Office
Kiyoshi Sugiyama is an English-speaking attorney at Tokushige Law Office in Nagoya, Aichi, specializing in expat and foreigner-related legal cases, including visas, divorce, inheritance, criminal cases, etc. ## Areas of Expertise - Visa and residency qualifications - International divorce - International inheritance - International criminal cases - Hague Convention cases related to international child abduction - International transactions ## Examples of Cases Handled - You want to divorce a foreign partner - You are of foreign nationality and want to divorce a Japanese (or foreign) partner - Living overseas and worried about bringing children back - Want to renew or change your residency status (visa) - Creating and checking English contracts - International transactions - General labor issues of foreign employees - Crimes and criminal cases involving foreigners ## Features - First consultation is free in principle - No time limit - Same-day/Night/Weekend available
Nagoya International Law Office
Nagoya International Law Office is an English-speaking law firm in Nagoya, Aichi, specializing in representing international clients and expats in Japan. ## Areas of expertise - International transaction - International divorce - International inheritance - Immigration cases - Refugee applications - International residents intending to divorce Japanese spouses - Intending to work in Japan - Traffic accidents - Labor disputes in Japan - Overstay ## Features - 80% of cases are related to overseas issues - All lawyers have extensive overseas experience and are fluent in English - Broad international network - Online legal consultations via Zoom, LINE, Skype, WeChat, etc. - Office is equipped with a kids' space! ## Legal Fees - Initial consultation fee: 11,000 yen (tax included) for 1 hour A long-term report on the cases of foreigners who overstayed their visas, handled by Nagoya International Law Office. ## Attorneys - [Tatsuya Kawanishi](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/tatsuya-kawanishi) - [Masanori Tanabe](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/masanori-tanabe)
Masanori Tanabe
Masanori Tanabe is an attorney at law in Nagoya, Aichi, specializing in international inheritance, international divorce, employment of foreigners by corporations, and overseas expansion. ## Areas of Expertise - Visa and residency qualifications - International divorce - International inheritance - International criminal cases - Refugee cases - Hague Convention cases related to international child abduction - Japanese companies expanding overseas - Foreigners and foreign companies expanding in Japan - Japanese and foreigners wanting international divorce - Foreigners wanting to work in Japan - Foreigners involved in traffic accidents or labor disputes in Japan - Foreigners overstaying their visas ## Legal Fees - Initial consultation fee: 11,000 yen (tax included) for 1 hour
Kaori Sasaki - Kobe Marine Associates
Kaori Sasaki is an attorney at law with Kobe Marine Associates in Kobe City, Hyogo, specializing in international cases that involve foreigners and expats in Japan. ## Areas of Expertise - Visa & Residency permits - International divorce - International inheritance - International criminal cases ## Example of Cases Handled - Wanting to divorce a foreign-national partner. - Being a foreign national and being asked for a divorce. - Needing assistance with visa or residency applications to the Immigration Bureau. - Desiring private legal counsel as a foreign national. - International divorce - Support for residency permit applications - Crimes involving foreigners ## Features - First consultation is free - Available evenings & weekends - Phone consultations available - Retainer and service fees are based on the standards set by the Japan Federation of Bar Associations - Offers options like installment payments - Officially registered as an immigration application agent
Norihiro Matsuzaka - Mokuren Management Law Office
Norihiro Matsuzaka is an attorney at law in Fukuoka City who handles a wide range of cases involving expats in Japan, including labor issues, immigration, divorce, inheritance, criminal cases, etc. ## Areas of Expertise - Focus on labor issues involving foreign workers, IT, and the construction industry. Visa and Residency Status - International Divorce - International Inheritance ## Examples of Cases Handled - Assisting companies that employ foreign nationals, especially when issues such as power harassment, work accidents, overtime pay claims, involuntary separation, or missing persons arise. We liaise with immigration bureaus, organizations for foreign technical intern training, labor standards inspection offices, and offer legal defense in criminal cases. - Offering advice and proposals on foreign recruitment strategies, visa types, conditions for recruitment, and tasks to be assigned. - Providing consistent support from recruitment of foreigners to post-recruitment labor management. - Various visa applications, especially for "Specified Skilled" foreigners. - Collaborating with registered support organizations to aid "Specified Skilled" foreigners. - Supporting internal operations related to services for "Specified Skilled" foreigners. ## Legal Fees - The first 30 minutes are free. Offers "Rollover Advisory" contract where unused consultation time rolls over. ## Features - Efficient communication using Chatwork (for businesses) or LINE's official account (for individuals). - Meetings can be conducted using ZOOM, LINE calls, etc. - Collaboration or introduction to other professionals as needed.
Sakka Law Office
Sakka Law Office is a legal firm in Okayama City that can provide English language consultations on matters of international divorce, immigrations, visa requirements, inheritance and other international issues. ## Attorneys - [Tomoshi Sakka](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/tomoshi-sakka)
Tomoshi Sakka - Sakka Law Office
Tomoshi Sakka is an English-speaking attorney in Okayama City, specializing in international divorce, immigrations, visa requirements, inheritance and other international issues. He welcomes inquiries both inside and outside of Japan and will accept consultations via Skype. ## Areas of Expertise - Visa & Residency Qualifications - International Divorce - International Inheritance - International Criminal Cases ## Examples of Cases Handled - International transactions and related cases - International divorce & separation - Criminal cases involving foreigners - Legal problems of foreigners ## Features - Legal consultations available via Skype - Attorney also has qualifications as a patent attorney and tax accountant ## Attorney's fee - The consultation fee is usually 5,000 yen for about an hour (plus applicable tax). Payment is made via bank transfer after the consultation. Installment payments are available.
O. K. International Law Firm
O.K. International Law Firm is a legal firm in Fukuoka City specializing in complex cases often involving cross–border disputes and transactions. The law firm's lawyers are able to consult in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese, and provide legal advice on many aspects of Japanese law (civil, criminal, commercial, family, etc.). ## Attorneys - [Fusanori Ootsuka](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/fusanori-ootsuka)
Fusanori Ootsuka - O. K. International Law Firm
Fusanori Ootsuka is an attorney based in Fukuoka City, providing legal support in English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. Specialties include international divorces, international inheritance, traffic accidents, etc. ## Areas of Expertise - Visa & Residency Qualifications - International Divorce - International Inheritance - International Criminal Cases ## Examples of Consultations - Troubled because a foreign spouse is under suspicion from immigration. - Want to divorce a foreign partner. - Need to process a case in collaboration with lawyers from China, Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, etc. - Want advice on the procedure for naturalization. - Son studying in Japan had a traffic accident (consultant is a foreign parent). - Foreign father passed away in Japan, leaving assets. - All kinds of troubles foreigners face in Japan (traffic accidents, divorce, inheritance, etc.) - Support for residency application - Support for Japanese companies expanding overseas (collaboration with foreign lawyers) - And more general consultations on international and foreigner issues. Please feel free to consult. ## Features - Can assist in Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese. - Staff fluent in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, English, and Mongolian are available, ensuring smooth communication with clients from various countries. - Has extensive and deep connections with foreign lawyers, legal professionals, and senior officials (covering all of Korea, Shanghai, Beijing, Dalian, Taiwan, the Philippines, and many other Asian countries and cities). - Has a track record of resolving over 100 international cases, we can quickly grasp the key issues and make speedy decisions. ## Attorney's fee - To ensure sufficient time and quality, the consultation fee is 10,000 yen per hour. - Can flexibly adapt to different fee structures, such as a complete success fee system.
Sapporo International Law
Sapporo International Law is a law office in Hokkaido that provides English-language support to businesses expanding to Hokkaido. The firm can help you to negotiate and conclude contracts with local businesses or public-sector organizations. Other specialties include civil issues, labor disputes, immigration issues, divorce, etc. ## Attorneys - [Koji Yamada](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/koji-yamada) - [Rie Tohyama](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/rie-tohyama) - [Ippei Esaki](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/ippei-esaki)
Rie Tohyama - Sapporo International Law
Rie Tohyama is an English-speaking attorney based in Hokkaido specializing in international transactions, English contracts, labor issues, international divorces, and more. As a former English interpreter, she is able to converse fluently in English during consultations. ## Areas of Expertise - International Inheritance - International Divorce - Visa & Residency Status - International Criminal Cases ## Key Cases Handled 1. International Trade 2. Drafting & Checking English Contracts 3. Negotiations with Foreign Companies 4. Support for Companies Expanding Overseas 5. International Divorce 6. Issues Involving Children Across Borders 7. Labor Issues Involving Foreigners ## Examples of Cases Handled - A foreign company wants to enter the domestic market, but they don't understand the law. - Wanting to enter a foreign market but unfamiliar with local laws and regulations. - Wanting to divorce a foreign partner and needing to know about procedures and custody. - Foreigners residing in Japan wanting to divorce in Japan. - Wanting to inherit assets located abroad. - General labor issues involving foreign employees. - In a dispute with a foreign company and looking for a lawyer who can handle it in English.
Yayoi Kyodo Law Office
Yayoi Kyodo Law Office is a law firm in Minato-ku with an English-speaking lawyer who can help with consultations related to immigrations, international marriage and divorce, inheritance, etc. Note: The website is in Japanese. However, attorney Noriko Seki can provide consultations in English. ## Attorneys - [Noriko Seki](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/noriko-seki)
Tonogai Law
Tonogai Law is a law firm in Chiyoda, Tokyo, providing English-speaking assistance with international divorces, family issues involving foreigners, labor disputes, criminal cases, and visa/residency matters. ## Attorneys - [Shuji Tonogai](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/shuji-tonogai)
Tatsuya Kawanishi - Nagoya International Law Office
Tatsuya Kawanishi is a bilingual attorney in Nagoya, specializing in issues concerning foreigners and related matters and provides legal assistance for foreigners, such as with visa & immigration issues. He has successfully handled over 100 cases. ## Areas of Expertise - Visa & residency status - International divorce - International inheritance - International criminal cases ## Cases Handled - Support for Visa application - Special Permission for Visa - International Divorce - Criminal Cases - Traffic Accident, etc. ## Examples of Consultations - I want to apply for a visa change for employment. - I overstayed, but I want special permission to stay. - I want to invite family members/employees from my home country. - I want to apply for permanent residency. - I established a company and want a visa as a manager. - I want to apply for naturalization.
Chie Fujisaki - Oita Flower Law Office
Chie Fujisawa is a bilingual attorney at law specializing in the review and drafting of English contracts, international divorces, international inheritance, negotiations with foreigners, etc. ## Areas of Expertise - Visa & residency status - International divorce - International inheritance - International criminal cases ## Consultation Examples - I want to start accepting foreign workers. What should I be cautious about? - I want to apply for permanent residency or naturalization in Japan. - I want to divorce my foreign partner. - My spouse has been detained by the Immigration Bureau. - I want an English contract reviewed. - Products similar to ours are being distributed overseas. I want to discuss countermeasures. - I'm working for a Japanese company and have issues with my employment contract. - I'm considering business expansion overseas and need advice. ## Examples of Cases Handled - Corporate legal affairs - International marriage - International divorce - International inheritance - Employment of foreigners - Business support - Legal issues surrounding foreigners - Issues related to residency in Japan
ALT Law firm
ALT Law firm is a law firm located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, specializing in legal services for non-Japanese people. The attorneys can provide consultations in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese. Practice areas include marriage, divorce, inheritance, civil issues, immigration cases, labor issues, company incorporation, etc. ## Attorneys - [Yuki Maruyama](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/yuki-maruyama)
Nakamura International Criminal Defense LPC
Nakamura International Criminal Defense LPC has law offices in Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama, Osaka, and Aichi. Led by former prosecuters, the firm provides legal defense in criminal cases. ## Attorneys - [Tatsuo Ueno](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/tatsuo-ueno)
Ippei Esaki - Sapporo International Law
Ippei Esaki is a bilingual attorney at law based in Hokkaido, specializing in corporate law, civil issues and labor law, and can help with business expansion into Japan or from Japan. ## For Corporate Clients - Contract Review & Drafting - Contract Negotiation - Internal Disputes - Corporate Governance - Labor Cases / Labor-Management Issues - Intellectual Property - Business Succession / M&A - Bankruptcy / Corporate Reorganization / Civil Rehabilitation / Voluntary Liquidation - English Contract Review & Drafting / Contract Translation - Overseas Business Expansion - International Transactions - Foreign Labor Management / Labor-Management Disputes / Residential Status Related Issues - International Litigation / International Arbitration ## Labor Related Cases - Power harassment & Sexual harassment - Salary & Overtime pay claims - Working conditions & Personnel changes - Unjust dismissal - Workers' compensation recognition ## Examples of Labor Related Cases Handled - I was suddenly told not to come to work from tomorrow. What should I do? - My workplace says they can't pay overtime because it's included in the basic salary. - How is overtime calculated? - I was ordered to transfer positions at work. Do I have to comply? - I fell and got injured at work, but they won't recognize it as a work-related accident. - I'm worried my husband is working too much and might collapse. What should I do? - There's suspicion of death from overwork or suicide due to overwork. How can the bereaved receive compensation?
Tatsuo Ueno - Nakamura International Criminal Defense LPC
Tatsuo Ueno is a bilingual lawyer whose specialties include visa & residency status, international divorce, international inheritance, international criminal case, etc. Can conduct meetings in English without the need for an interpreter. Passed the NY bar exam. ## Key Handled Cases - Supporting foreign business owners operating in Japan - Supporting negotiations with foreigners & foreign corporations (individuals, businesses, and professionals are welcome to consult) - International inheritance (including overseas trusts) - International divorce ## Areas of Expertise - Corporate Legal Affairs (Cash-out of minority shareholders, measures for minority shareholders, drafting various contracts) - Labor Issues (Creating and revising internal regulations in response to legal amendments, disciplinary actions, dismissals) - International Inheritance, Trusts, etc. - International Commercial Transactions (Support for direct negotiations overseas) - M&A, Corporate Reorganization, Business Succession - Investment Cases (Formation of investment funds) - Real Estate Transactions (Buying and selling, land leasing, boundary disputes, etc.) - Traffic Accidents ## Career Background - Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Economics - Completed training at the Supreme Court Judicial Training Institute - Graduated from New York University Law School - Worked at a law firm in Washington DC - Passed the New York State Bar Exam - Worked at a major financial law firm - Worked as an in-house lawyer at a major component manufacturer ## Qualifications - Passed the NY State Bar Exam - Certified Management Innovation Support Agency - Lawyer Supporting SMEs in Overseas Expansion
Ryota Ishihara - Ishihara Law Office
Ryota Ishihara of Ishihara Law Office is a bilingual attorney at law, specializing in international divorce and inheritance cases, debt consolidation (personal bankruptcy, voluntary arrangement, personal rehabilitation), real estate-related cases, debt collection, and labor disputes. Leveraging his English communication skills honed during his stay in the US, he has also provided legal support for foreigners in Japan and for companies dealing with English contracts with overseas entities. ## Expertise in - Troubles between spouses who are both foreigners (divorce, domestic violence) - Issues with the relatives of a Japanese spouse - Criminal issues involving foreigners - Labor management issues for employers employing foreigners - Creation, review, and revision of English contracts ## Background - Born in Shizuoka city, Shizuoka prefecture - Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Law - Graduated from Chuo University Graduate School of Law
Youichi Sasaki - Kasumigaseki International Law Office
Youichi Sasaki, bilingual attorney at law, supports clients both domestically and internationally with IT knowledge and high strategic capabilities. ## Areas of Expertise - Internet-related matters - Consultations related to "borrowing/lending" (debt restructuring, personal and business rehabilitation, debt collection, etc.), a member of organizations like the Business Revival Practitioner Association and the National Bankruptcy Attorney Network. With a background in economics, Youichi Sasaki excels in thinking based on numbers and accounting. - International cases - Handles a wide range of matters from immigration issues, international divorce, international inheritance, to large-scale international disputes (international arbitration) worth several hundred million yen. ## Detailed Areas of International & Foreigner Issues - Visa & Residency Qualifications - International Divorce - International Inheritance - International Criminal Cases ## Common Consultation Examples - Suddenly assigned to a foreign post, but unsure how it affects citizenship acquisition requirements. - Want to change residency status to "Highly Skilled Professional." - Worked in Japan and want to bring parents from home country. - Want to divorce a foreign partner; what should be done? - Grandfather residing in the US passed away; what happens to his inheritance in the US? ## Key Cases Handled For Individual clients - Residency qualifications - International inheritance - International divorce - Crimes involving foreigners ## Key Cases Handled For Corporate Clients - International arbitration - International business recovery - Compliance with GDPR, CPA, international cybersecurity measures - Cross-border M&A - International intellectual property strategy
Noriko Seki - Yayoi Kyodo Law Office
Noriko Seki is a bilingual attorney at law who specializes in visa and residency status, international divorce, international inheritance, international criminal cases, etc. ## Examples of Consultations - An employed foreigner was arrested for a violation of the Immigration Control Act. What's the impact on the employer? - Seeking advice to ensure compliance when hiring foreigners. - A foreign mother passed away, leaving assets overseas. - Lost a job due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. - Married a Japanese national and have children, but struggling due to lack of residency status. - Looking to open a branch overseas and seeking a lawyer familiar with the laws of the target country. - Want legal support for documentation and other requirements for establishing a company in Japan. - Spouse has been detained by the Immigration Bureau. - Seeking a lawyer well-versed in British law. ## Examples of cases handled - International marriage - International divorce - International inheritance - Hiring foreigners - Business support - Legal issues surrounding foreigners - Issues related to residency in Japan ## Examples of immigration cases handled - Application for renewal of residency period - Application for change of residency status - Application for special permission to stay - Application for temporary release - Oral hearing attendance - Request for retrial - Various administrative lawsuits (e.g., stopping the issuance of deportation orders) and representation ## Strengths - We avoid using complex legal terms and strive to provide clear guidance. - We maintain a friendly atmosphere that's conducive for consultations. - We can communicate in English. - We handle criminal cases as well, offering one-stop solutions.
Nobutaka Nonaka - AZ More International Law Firm
Nobutaka Nonaka is the bilingual representative attorney of AZ MORE International Law Office specializing in corporate legal affairs, general civil matters, corporate advisory, international inheritance/divorce, criminal cases, real estate, IT, traffic accidents, and medical issues. ## Examples of Cases - Visa and residence status - International divorce - International inheritance - International criminal cases ## Main Areas of Expertise - International inheritance/divorce - Criminal cases involving foreigners - Labor issues involving foreigners - Visa/residence status - Trade and customs disputes - Traffic accidents - International corporate legal affairs (M&A, debt collection, advisory for Japanese subsidiaries) - Consultations available in Chinese and English ## Direct Chinese legal services provided by a Japanese attorney - International inheritance/divorce - Criminal cases - Issues regarding foreign labor - Visa/residence status - Trade and customs issues - Traffic accidents - Corporate legal services (management of Japanese subsidiaries, contract review, labor issues, debt collection) - Overseas businesses investing in Japan (real estate, joint venture negotiations, company establishment, due diligence, exit/restructuring) and more
Kou Matsuzawa - Komazawa Legal Chambers
English speaking attorney at law, Kou Matsuzawa specializes in issues related to divorce, child support, marital expenses, consolation money, parental rights, infidelity (affairs), dating apps, domestic violence, etc. As well as matters concerning inheritance division, adult guardianship, lifetime gifts, family trusts, and will creation, medical accidents, business succession, debt collection, claim management, managerial labor issues, etc. ## Consultation Cases - Struggling with debt - Having marital issues - Concerned about what will happen after your passing - Dissatisfied with work-related matters - Puzzled about future business management ## Publications & Lectures - Lecturer at the "Business Support Legal Seminar" sponsored by Japan Career Path Academy. - Columnist for Nikkei Industrial Newspaper WEB: "Securing Corporate Control in Business Succession". - Lecturer at the inheritance seminar sponsored by the Business Rehabilitation Study Group & Management Financial Support Association. ## Affiliations - Urawa West Rotary Club - Saitama Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division - NPO Corporation: East Japan Business Support Organization - General Incorporated Association Japan Management Association - Small and Medium Enterprise Revitalization Support Council - Nationwide Bankruptcy Processing Lawyers Network - Lawyers Network for Foreigners ## Features - Free 30-minute initial consultation - Online consultation available
Takashi Okuno - Okuno Law Office
English-speaking attorney at law, Takashi Okuno specializes in inheritance and succession, corporate legal affairs (such as contract reviews) and advisory contracts, divorce & relationship issues, and real estate and construction. ## Services Offered for Corporations and Businesses - Drafting and reviewing English contracts - General corporate legal affairs - Commercial transactions and contract legal affairs - Litigation and dispute resolution - Labor issues - Legal matters related to Indian law - International legal affairs - Support for small and medium-sized enterprises ## Services Offered for Individuals - Divorce and gender issues - Labor issues and work-related accidents - Real estate and construction - Debt - Wills and inheritance - Traffic accidents - Consumer damages - Visa applications and residency qualifications for foreigners - Hepatitis B litigation
Hideo Toyoshima - Toshima Law Office
Hideo Toyoshima is an Osaka-based attorney at law specializing in private international law, international divorce issues, and other international civil cases. ## Areas of Expertise - Visa & Residency Status - International Divorce - International Inheritance - International Criminal Cases ## Common Consultation Examples - I want to divorce my foreign partner. - Foreigners living in Japan want to divorce in Japan. - There was trouble related to the residency status of a foreign employee. - I work for a foreign company and received unfair treatment (e.g., dismissal). - I want to divide the property left overseas by a Japanese person. ## Fee Structure - The consultation fee is 5,500 yen (tax included) for 30 minutes. - Offers installment payments tailored to the client's financial situation.
Ryo Tanaka - Nakano & Tanaka Law Offices
Ryo Tanaka is an English-speaking attorney at law based in Osaka, specializing in international and foreigner-related issues. ## Areas of Expertise - Visa and residency status - International divorce - International inheritance - International criminal cases - Power harassment & Sexual harassment - Salary & Overtime pay claims - Employment conditions & Personnel changes - Unfair dismissal - Workers' compensation recognition - Internet deletion requests - Internet sender disclosure requests - Internet damage compensation claims ## Key Cases Handled - Civil cases involving foreigners living in Japan - International divorce - Criminal cases involving foreigners - Eviction procedures, etc. - Deportation proceedings - General labor issues with foreign employees
Nozomu Ohara - Ohara & Furukawa Law Office
Nozomu Ohara is an English-speaking attorney based in Osaka with a background in international family, intellectual property, and other international legal matters. ## Areas of Expertise - Inheritance - Divorce & gender issues - Traffic accidents - International & expat issues - Foreign employment - Immigration law - English contracts - Corporate legal affairs - Establishing foreign companies in Japan ## For Corporate Clients - M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) & Business Succession - HR & Labor - Intellectual Property & Patents - Bankruptcy & Business Revival - Foreign Affairs Legal Affairs - Entertainment - Medical & Healthcare - IT & Communications - Finance - Human Resources & Education - Environment & Energy - Transportation & Trade - Food & Beverage, Franchise-related - Manufacturing & Sales - Real Estate & Construction ## Examples of Corporate Cases Handled - I want to check contracts and employment rules. - I want advice on supporting Japanese companies expanding overseas. - I want to prepare an English employment contract for hiring a new foreign worker. - An employee leaked information on social media, causing damage. - I received a complaint from a customer and want advice on how to handle it. - I can't collect payments from business partners or consumers and want help recovering them. - I want support for company registration. - I want a lawyer who I can easily consult with via phone, email, LINE, etc. ## Examples of Cases Handled for Expats - I want to check contracts. - I want advice on supporting Japanese companies expanding overseas. - I want to prepare an English employment contract for hiring a new foreign worker. - A foreign employee exceeded the working hours stipulated by the immigration law and is under compulsory investigation by the police. - I want legal advice on changing the residency status when hiring a foreign part-time worker as a full-time employee. - My foreign father passed away in Japan, leaving assets. - I want legal support for document preparation when establishing a company in Japan.
Yumiko Kobayashi - Nakamoto & Partners
Yumiko Kobayashi is an English-speaking attorney based in Osaka and specializing in domestic relation cases (divorce, child custody/support, visitation, and property division). ## Areas of Expertise - International Divorce - International Inheritance - Hague Convention on International Child Abduction - Labor and criminal case consultations for foreign nationals residing in Japan - International divorce, child-related issues - Inheritance of property abroad, foreign heirs - Labor issues and criminal cases involving foreigners - Support and consultation for minority rights ## Examples of Cases Handled - I want to divorce my foreign partner. I want to claim child support. - My partner has taken my children abroad. - I cannot see my children who are in Japan or abroad. - I want to inherit the property of a deceased person who lived abroad. - I want to negotiate with my employer. - I am being interrogated by the police and want to consult with a lawyer in English. ## Main Cases Handled - International divorce, child-related issues - Inheritance of property abroad, foreign heirs - Labor issues and criminal cases involving foreigners - Support and consultation for minority rights