{"id":9,"date":"2016-01-06T15:05:33","date_gmt":"2016-01-06T06:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clo.jp\/wp\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2024-01-26T15:26:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T06:26:27","slug":"practice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clo.jp\/english\/practice\/","title":{"rendered":"PRACTICE AREAS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"practice-list-box pt15\" id=\"p\">\n<ul class=\"practice-list clearfix\">\n\t<li class=\"p01\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#p01\">General Corporate Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"p02\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#p02\">Banking and Finance Law<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"p03\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#p03\">Insurance Law<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"p04\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#p04\">Corporate Law and Securities<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"p05\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#p05\">Finance<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"divided\"><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"p06\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#p06\">Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Reorganization<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"p07\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#p07\">Intellectual Property<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"p08\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#p08\">Antitrust<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"p09\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#p09\">International Business Transactions<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"divided\"><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"p10\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#p10\">Litigation\/ADR<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"p11\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#p11\">Employment and Labor<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"p12\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#p12\">Real Estate<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"p13\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#p13\">Organized Crime Countermeasures<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"divided\"><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"p14\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#p14\">Bankruptcy and Business Rehabilitation Cases<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"p15\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#p15\">Business Succession, Family Law and Inheritance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-box clearfix\" id=\"p01\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title border\"><span class=\"diamond\">\u25c6<\/span>General Corporate Affairs<\/h3>\n<p>Lawyers with the knowledge and experience to conduct international dealings are essential to success in today&#8217;s global business environment. Our up-to-date and extensive professional knowledge and experience allows us to offer a comprehensive range of corporate legal services both inside and outside of Japan. From contract negotiations and drafting to litigation and settlements of disputes, our team of dedicated attorneys can help any step of the way.<\/p>\n<div class=\"practice-detail-box\">\n<ul class=\"practice-detail-list divided2\">\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>commercial trade agreements<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>corporate governance<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>establishment of compliance policies<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>risk management<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>countermeasures for misconduct<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>independent investigation committee<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>investigation of corruption or misconduct<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>collection of debt<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>in-house training support<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>advising on the Act on the Protection of Personal Information<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>Advising on Data Privacy and Cybersecurity<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>human resources and labor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link pull-right\"><a href=\"#p\" class=\"scroll hover\"><span class=\"icon\">PRACTICE AREAS MENU<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-box clearfix\" id=\"p02\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title border\"><span class=\"diamond\">\u25c6<\/span>Banking and Finance Law<\/h3>\n<p>The core of our practice revolves around finance and banking. As the counsel for some of the most prestigious banks and financial institutions in Japan we offer clients a wealth of experience in the world of banking and finance law. <br \/>\n<br \/><br>\nWe handle large-scale litigations, finance ADR and dispute resolution cases. We have dispatched attorneys to the Japanese Financial Services Agency who offer advice with most advanced knowledge in relation to incorporation or approval\/licenses of banks or financial instruments business operators. <br \/>\n<br \/><br>\nWe also provide clients with guidance in matters involving loans, credit cards, leasing and financial regulations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"practice-detail-box\">\n<ul class=\"practice-detail-list divided2\">\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>bank transactions<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>securities transactions<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>derivatives transactions<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>legal advice and opinions relating to financial regulations<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>collection of debt relating to non-bank, credit, leasing or credit cards transactions<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>dispute resolution in matters arising from financial regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link pull-right\"><a href=\"#p\" class=\"scroll hover\"><span class=\"icon\">PRACTICE AREAS MENU<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-box clearfix\" id=\"p03\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title border\"><span class=\"diamond\">\u25c6<\/span>Insurance Law<\/h3>\n<p>With considerable experience working at the Insurance Department of the Japanese Financial Service Agency, our attorneys advise and issue opinions on insurance related matters including incorporation, mergers, liquidation and acquisition of insurance companies. We provide litigations, mediation and ADR assistance involving insurance products.<\/p>\n<div class=\"practice-detail-box\">\n<ul class=\"practice-detail-list divided2\">\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>legal advice relating to insurance laws and regulations<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>issuing opinions relating to insurance laws and regulations<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>incorporation, mergers, liquidations and acquisitions<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>disputes involving insurance products<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>litigation, mediation and ADR procedures involving insurance products<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>disputes involving traffic accidents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link pull-right\"><a href=\"#p\" class=\"scroll hover\"><span class=\"icon\">PRACTICE AREAS MENU<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-box clearfix\" id=\"p04\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title border\"><span class=\"diamond\">\u25c6<\/span>Corporate Law and Securities<\/h3>\n<p>Our corporate team assists with matters related to company management for both publicly listed and private companies. We assist clients with issues relating to shareholders&#8217; and directors&#8217; meetings, compliance, risk management, and investigations for misconduct.<\/p>\n<div class=\"practice-detail-box\">\n<ul class=\"practice-detail-list divided1\">\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cfCorporate governance and legal, regulatory and internal compliance in Japan and global standard<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>support for the administration of general meetings of shareholders and boards of directors<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>handling of crisis management \/ corporate scandal situations, and investigating fraud and dishonesty \/ administration of third-party committees<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>compliance support with listing requirements for successful IPOs<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>support to startup companies<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>corporate litigation and non-contentious cases of commerce<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>insider trading matters and timely disclosure requirements<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>handling violent interventions in civil disputes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link pull-right\"><a href=\"#p\" class=\"scroll hover\"><span class=\"icon\">PRACTICE AREAS MENU<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-box clearfix\" id=\"p05\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title border\"><span class=\"diamond\">\u25c6<\/span>Finance<\/h3>\n<p>With our strength and considerable experience in the financial field, our qualified attorneys can handle a variety of financial projects in Japan and abroad. We provide comprehensive legal services from review to closing of financial projects including corporate finance, structured finance and project finance. We also offer assistance to clients in the fields of Asset Based Lending (ABL), Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and ship finance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"practice-detail-box\">\n<ul class=\"practice-detail-list divided2\">\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>corporate finance<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>structured finance<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>project finance<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>ship finance<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>Asset Based Lending (ABL)<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>securitization projects\u0003<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link pull-right\"><a href=\"#p\" class=\"scroll hover\"><span class=\"icon\">PRACTICE AREAS MENU<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-box clearfix\" id=\"p06\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title border\"><span class=\"diamond\">\u25c6<\/span>Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Reorganization<\/h3>\n<p>With experience in developing strategies, conducting due diligence, and negotiating contracts in corporate merger and acquisition cases, we work on either side of transactions. Due to the numerous areas of law involved when acquiring or reorganizing a company, extensive legal risk analysis is required. Our considerable experience allows us to offer clients advice to suit their individual needs. Through our vast international network, we are also able to provide expeditious and cost-effective assistance in cases involving overseas and multi-national operations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"practice-detail-box\">\n<ul class=\"practice-detail-list divided2\">\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>development of strategies related to M&amp;As and corporate reorganizations<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>contract drafting related to M&amp;As and corporate reorganizations<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>due diligence in acquisitions projects<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>M&amp;A negotiations<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>corporate de-mergers<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>reports to Fair Trade Commission or other government authorities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link pull-right\"><a href=\"#p\" class=\"scroll hover\"><span class=\"icon\">PRACTICE AREAS MENU<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-box clearfix\" id=\"p07\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title border\"><span class=\"diamond\">\u25c6<\/span>Intellectual Property<\/h3>\n<p>A significant value of a company often attaches to its intellectual property. Protection of investments in intellectual property is essential to insure the sustained success of many companies. Chuo Sogo handles a large number of litigation cases, negotiations and the drafting of contracts related to intellectual property law, unfair competition prevention law and copyright law. Our experienced IP attorneys offer guidance to protect IP rights in a wide array of commercial sectors.<br \/>\n<br \/><br>\nWith the cooperation of our affiliated patent firms, we are part of a strong global legal network, allowing us to cater to our clients&#8217; international IP needs with an innovative and cost-effective approach.<\/p>\n<div class=\"practice-detail-box\">\n<ul class=\"practice-detail-list divided2\">\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>Patents, utility model rights, trademark rights, design rights, copyrights and prevention of unfair competition.<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>transactions related to Intellectual Property<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>Intellectual property management<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>litigation of and injunctive relief in infringement cases<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>requests for invalidation or appeals to the Intellectual Property High Court<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>Negotiation and Contract drafting for IP licenses, Research and Development collaborations<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>protection of know-how and trade secrets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link pull-right\"><a href=\"#p\" class=\"scroll hover\"><span class=\"icon\">PRACTICE AREAS MENU<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-box clearfix\" id=\"p08\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title border\"><span class=\"diamond\">\u25c6<\/span>Antitrust<\/h3>\n<p>In recent years, increasing scrutiny and enforcement of competition laws by Japanese government agencies has changed the business environment of Japan. We understand that maintaining a competitive advantage in the face of increasingly strict competition laws can present many challenges for businesses operating in Japan.<br \/>\n<br \/><br>\nCompanies accused of violating competition laws become exposed to significant legal risks. Our attorneys can assist with cases involving unfair practice in Japan, investigations by the Fair Trade Commission and matters relating to the Consumer Protection Law.<\/p>\n<div class=\"practice-detail-box\">\n<ul class=\"practice-detail-list divided2\">\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>cartel &amp; private monopolization<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>unfair practice<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>business combination<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>mergers clearance<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>assistance &amp; advice in investigations by the Fair Trade Commission<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>assistance &amp; advice in matters relating to the Consumer Protection Law<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>assistance &amp; advice in hearing procedures at the Fair Trade Commission<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>matters relating to the Act Against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds to Subcontractors<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>matters relating to the Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link pull-right\"><a href=\"#p\" class=\"scroll hover\"><span class=\"icon\">PRACTICE AREAS MENU<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-box clearfix\" id=\"p09\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title border\"><span class=\"diamond\">\u25c6<\/span>International Business Transactions<\/h3>\n<p>Parallel with the globalization of marketplace, international business transactions are now commonplace, but navigating the many laws and regulations of foreign countries can be quite challenging and expensive. Chuo Sogo helps clients to maximize the impact of their business abroad in a cost-effective and innovative way.<br \/>\n<br \/><br>\nWith our vast experience in international litigation, we assist clients in a variety of complex matters that require professional expertise domestically and internationally. We provide advice, negotiation assistance and contract drafting that are vital to operations of foreign companies in Japan and Japanese businesses overseas.<br \/>\n<br \/><br>\nWe have the resources to deal expeditiously with international matters. When necessary, we partner with other skilled international professionals through both our relationships with overseas firms and our membership in Globalaw, one of the world&#8217;s preeminent legal networks with over 100 independent law firms all over the world. Such flexibility ensures that our clients receive the best individualized legal support at a reasonable cost.<\/p>\n<div class=\"practice-detail-box\">\n<ul class=\"practice-detail-list divided2\">\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>matters relating to cross-border transactions<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>international litigation and arbitration<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>discovery and deposition support<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>cross border joint ventures<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>international licenses and distribution agreements<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>domestic and overseas investment<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>advice on labor issues<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>advice on IP issues<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>cross border M&amp;A due diligence<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>establishment of subsidiaries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link pull-right\"><a href=\"#p\" class=\"scroll hover\"><span class=\"icon\">PRACTICE AREAS MENU<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-box clearfix\" id=\"p10\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title border\"><span class=\"diamond\">\u25c6<\/span>Litigation\/ADR<\/h3>\n<p>Chuo Sogo offers clients expert litigation and alternative dispute resolution services to quickly and effectively resolve conflicts. We are involved in numerous large-scale litigation and dispute resolution cases in all fields. Working in a wide array of industries, we have accumulated broad experience of strategizing, producing evidence and ultimately winning cases for our clients.<br \/>\n<br \/><br>\nOur experienced attorneys help clients formulate strategies to litigate and win cases in Japan and abroad. We have experience with cases involving individuals, corporations, local and foreign governments, and other organizations. We handle litigation cases filed in Japan and internationally, providing representation for Japanese and foreign companies facing litigation overseas or in Japan.<br \/>\n<br \/><br>\nWith our team of foreign registered, English-speaking lawyers we represent Japanese and foreign companies in lawsuits in the US, Japan and other countries.<\/p>\n<div class=\"practice-detail-box\">\n<ul class=\"practice-detail-list divided2\">\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>domestic and international litigation<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>alternative dispute resolution (ADR)<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>claims assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link pull-right\"><a href=\"#p\" class=\"scroll hover\"><span class=\"icon\">PRACTICE AREAS MENU<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-box clearfix\" id=\"p11\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title border\"><span class=\"diamond\">\u25c6<\/span>Employment and Labor<\/h3>\n<p>With our wealth of experience representing employers in dispute resolution matters, we help clients navigate through the complexities of employment and labor issues including wage and dismissal disputes, staff and wage reductions in corporate restructuring, legal issues involving workplace rules and labor agreements, occupational safety, and employment of foreign workers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"practice-detail-box\">\n<ul class=\"practice-detail-list divided2\">\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>wage and dismissal disputes<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>corporate restructuring labor issues<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>labor agreements<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>employment of foreign workers<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>occupational safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link pull-right\"><a href=\"#p\" class=\"scroll hover\"><span class=\"icon\">PRACTICE AREAS MENU<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-box clearfix\" id=\"p12\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title border\"><span class=\"diamond\">\u25c6<\/span>Real Estate<\/h3>\n<p>With our extensive experience in real estate litigation and dispute resolution, we provide expert advice on and assistance with real estate issues: from contract negotiations and drafting to property registrations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"practice-detail-box\">\n<ul class=\"practice-detail-list divided2\">\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>contracts and disputes involving real estate purchases, sales, and leases<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>issues related to planning the utilization of national land, and urban development<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>disputes involving construction, boundaries with adjacent land, access rights, solar rights and noise ordinances<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>matters related to property registration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link pull-right\"><a href=\"#p\" class=\"scroll hover\"><span class=\"icon\">PRACTICE AREAS MENU<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-box clearfix\" id=\"p13\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title border\"><span class=\"diamond\">\u25c6<\/span>Organized Crime Countermeasures<\/h3>\n<p>For the safety and security of any society, the rule of law must be upheld and defended from organized crime. Traditionally, a large part of our expertise has related to providing effective countermeasures for, and the prevention of the influence of organized crime. We participated in the drafting of the Prevention of Unjust Acts by Organized Crime Group Members Law. Based on our broad experience in resolving complicated cases, we offer clients concrete and practical advice to manage corporate risks and crises and to establish compliance policies that will form the foundation of sound corporate governance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link pull-right\"><a href=\"#p\" class=\"scroll hover\"><span class=\"icon\">PRACTICE AREAS MENU<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-box clearfix\" id=\"p14\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title border\"><span class=\"diamond\">\u25c6<\/span>Bankruptcy and Business Rehabilitation<\/h3>\n<p>Based on our experience acting either for debtors or as trustees for businesses, we are able to provide clients with concrete and practical advice from the perspective of both a debtor and creditor. Through our experience representing leading banks in Japan, we have the knowledge and flexibility to appropriately respond to client individual needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"practice-detail-box\">\n<ul class=\"practice-detail-list divided2\">\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>bankruptcies<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>civil rehabilitations<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>corporate reorganizations<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>special conciliations<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>special liquidations<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>corporate arrangements<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>establishment of reorganization plans<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>negotiations with financers and sponsors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link pull-right\"><a href=\"#p\" class=\"scroll hover\"><span class=\"icon\">PRACTICE AREAS MENU<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-box clearfix\" id=\"p15\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title border\"><span class=\"diamond\">\u25c6<\/span>Business Succession, Family Law and Inheritance<\/h3>\n<p>As a full-service law firm, our experienced lawyers offer help to individuals with dispute resolution in general civil cases. Our family law personnel, including a mediator of the Family Court, provides clients with individualized advice and representation in divorce, adoption, succession, guardianship of incompetent adults, family register dispute cases, and in the drafting, maintenance and execution of wills.<\/p>\n<div class=\"practice-detail-box\">\n<ul class=\"practice-detail-list divided2\">\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>business succession<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>inheritance<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>wills<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>partition of estate<\/li>\n\t<li><span class=\"circle\">\u25cf<\/span>divorce matters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link pull-right\"><a href=\"#p\" class=\"scroll hover\"><span class=\"icon\">PRACTICE AREAS MENU<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"General Corporate Affairs Banking and Finance Law Insurance Law Corporate Law and Securities Finance Mergers a &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clo.jp\/english\/practice\/\" class=\"more-link\">\u7d9a\u304d\u3092\u8aad\u3080 <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">PRACTICE AREAS<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clo.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clo.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clo.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clo.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clo.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.clo.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clo.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}