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Bilingual Lawyers
Bilingual lawyers in Japan who speak English and can provide consultation in English on immigration, visa renewal, permanent residency, company incorporation, international divorce, child custody, review of contracts, labor issues, criminal defense cases, etc. Get help with your case by contacting an English-speaking attorney at law.
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.
Takeshi Yasuda - Azaburyudocho Law Office
Takeshi Yasuda is a bilingual attorney at law specializing in visa and residency cases, international divorce and international criminal cases. If you want to consult about marriages or divorces where one or both spouses are not Japanese citizens, procedures with the Immigration Bureau regarding residency status, or if you know a foreigner who has been arrested or involved in a criminal case, there are increasing legal troubles involving foreigners in Japan as globalization progresses. ## Common consultation topics include - Wanting to adopt a stepchild when the spouse is of foreign nationality - Requesting renewal procedures for a spouse visa - Wanting us to visit a foreign acquaintance who has been arrested - Able to handle without an interpreter For foreigner and international issues, many cases require English proficiency. In criminal cases where the detained person speaks English, Takeshi Yasuda can handle meetings without a translator and has experience handling divorce procedures between Japanese and foreign nationals. ## Support system for easy consultation - Free initial consultation - Installment payments available - Flexible response, including same-day and nighttime consultations - Online consultations available - Private meeting rooms - 1 minute walk from Mitsukoshimae Station, 3 minutes walk from Nihonbashi Station
Kasumigaseki International Law Office
Kasumigaseki International Law Office is a bilingual practice in Tokyo specializing in corporate law, dispute resolution, crossborder practice, compliance and crisis management, M&A restructuring, corporate reorganizations, intellectual property, antitrust law, cybersecurity issues, and more. ## Attorneys - [Yoichi Sasaki](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/yoichi-sasaki) ## Related Articles - [English-Speaking Business Lawyers in Japan](https://mailmate.jp/blog/business-lawyers-japan)
Shusaku Yamamoto
Shusaku Yamamoto is a leading one-stop intellectual property, regulatory, technology, commercial and dispute resolution law firm with offices throughout Japan. ## Areas of Expertise - Intellectual property - Prosecution - Enforcement and licensing - Anti-counterfeiting - Customs & criminal enforcement - Regulatory - Healthcare - Energy - Cleantech - Food & consumer - Anti-monopoly - Antitrust - Technology - Media & telecoms - Corporate - Commercial & trade - Corporate reorganization & insolvency - General corporate governance - Compliance law ## Attorneys - [Kazuya Misaka](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/kazuya-misaka) ## Related Articles - [English-Speaking Business Lawyers in Japan](https://mailmate.jp/blog/business-lawyers-japan)
Tokyo Flex Law Office
Tokyo Flex Law Office is an English-speaking law firm established in 1978 in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and specializes in corporate law, IT law, M&As, regulatory compliance, etc. ## Areas of Expertise - Corporate Law - IT Law - M&A - Commercial Succession - Commercial Revitalization - Intellectual Property - Entertainment Law - Sports Law - Regulatory Compliance - Dispute Settlement ## Attorneys - [Hiroyuki Nakajima](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/hiroyuki-nakajima) ## Related Articles - [English-Speaking Business Lawyers in Japan](https://mailmate.jp/blog/business-lawyers-japan)
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)
Akasaka International Law, Patent & Accounting Office
Akasaka International Law, Patent & Accounting Office (AILAW) is an international law firm in Tokyo specializing in corporate law and provides legal counsel in Japanese, English, French, and Chinese. ## Areas of Expertise - Domestic and global corporate matters - Corporate and venture-related work - Corporate legal affairs - Contract drafting - Due diligence (Japan and overseas) - Labor disputes - Trademark applications - IP issues ## Related Articles - [English-Speaking Business Lawyers in Japan](https://mailmate.jp/blog/business-lawyers-japan)
Takasuke Kishi - Ginza OHK Law Offices
Takasuke Kishi is an English-speaking real estate lawyer with Ginza OHK Law Offices in Ginza, Tokyo, specializing in real estate and construction law and legal issues. Before becoming a lawyer, Takasuke Kishi handled the real estate and construction sectors in the review and legal departments of a general trading company, experiencing and resolving various real estate and construction troubles. Additionally, he was a consultant for a financial consulting company, during which time he resolved many cases, including the effective use of real estate and inheritance measures for real estate. ## Areas of Expertise - Rent negotiation - Building eviction and relocation - Land lease rights - Defective housing - Voluntary sale - Noise and vibration issues - Land boundary lines ## Examples of Consultation Requests - Wanting to evict a tenant. - Wanting to collect rent, condominium management fees, sales prices, or construction costs. - Not being able to get the deposit back. - Discovering defects in construction or renovation and wanting it fixed or compensated. - Excessive noise or sunlight right infringement in condominium construction. - Unclear boundaries leading to disputes with neighbors. ## Legal Fees - Initial Consultation Fee: Unlimited time for 0 yen. Free consultation via email is also OK. - Lawyer Fees: Can handle cases for about half to three-quarters of the remuneration stipulation that many offices use as a standard from the Japan Federation of Bar Associations. Fields such as condominium management fee collection with zero commencement fee (fully contingent on success) are also available. - Payment Method: Installment payments are OK. - Estimates: Provides free estimates. Please feel free to contact us via email or other means. ## Priority Focus Cases - Real estate rental troubles (building eviction, rent collection, deposit return, etc.) - Real estate sales troubles (collection of sales price, contract termination, soil contamination, etc.) - Construction and renovation troubles (collection of sales price, excessive charges, defects, etc.)
Yasuaki Nakayama - Nihonbashi Law & Intellectual Property Law Offices
Yasuaki Nakayama is an English-speaking real estate lawyer with Nihonbashi Law & Intellectual Property Law Offices in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, specializing in real estate-related inheritance, rent collection, and eviction cases. He is also an advisor to over 40 companies, supporting individuals, owners, and real estate management companies, etc. ## Areas of Expertise - Building eviction and relocation - Rent negotiations - Land lease rights - Voluntary sale ## Key Cases Handled - Rent collection - Building eviction - Rent reduction negotiations & lawsuits - Construction defects - Boundary determination, etc. ## Common Inquiries - I've had ongoing rent arrears and want to request eviction. - I'm being pressured to vacate by the landlord and don't know what to do. - I want to request a rent increase/decrease. - I'm in a dispute with the neighboring landowner about land boundaries. - I want to pursue responsibility for defects in a building. ## Examples of Services for Corporate Clients: - Litigation & negotiation - Debt collection - Handling slander through online platforms or street campaigns - HR and labor - Resolving scandals involving directors or employees - Internal reporting hotline - Intellectual property rights (including applications & management) - M&A - Business succession - Bankruptcy & rehabilitation - Overseas expansion - Shareholders' meetings - Civil intervention in violent situations ## Examples of Services for Individual Clients: - Inheritance - Divorce & gender issues - Criminal cases (defense, prosecution) - Traffic accidents
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.
Yuto Arai - Nagawa Okamura Law Firm
Yuto Arai is an English-speaking attorney at law with Nagawa Okamura Law Firm in Minato City, Tokyo, handling a wide array of cases including creating and checking daily contracts (NDA, outsourcing, leases, etc.) to labor issues, resolving disputes with business partners and customers, M&A, business succession, and bankruptcy procedures. ## Real Estate Issues - Rent/Rent Negotiation - Building Surrender/Eviction - Leasehold Right - Defective Housing - Voluntary Sale - Noise/Disturbances - Land Boundaries ## Corporate And 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 ## Inheritance 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 ## About Attorney Fees - Consultation Fee: 5,000 Yen (Excluding Tax) For Every 30 Minutes - *However, The First Consultation 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
Rina Hirasawa - Makino Law Office
Rina Hirasawa is an English-speaking attorney at law with Makino Law Office in Funabashi City, Chiba, specializing in divorce issues, such as visitation rights, custody, child support, and more. ## 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 ## Consultation Examples - I was cheated on, so I want to claim compensation from my cheating partner. - My husband left us and won't give me any living expenses, so I would like to claim his marital expenses. - I am tired of being under financial pressure, so I want to divorce my husband and divide his savings. - My estranged wife won't let me see the child I took with her. - I would like to draw up a contract that specifies how assets will be divided in the event of divorce. ## Cases Given Priority - Request for compensation - Property division - Marriage expenses, child support claims - Custody rights, delivery of child - Meetings, exchanges, etc.
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).
Mariko Wakamatsu - Border Free Law Office
Mariko Wakamatsu is an English- and French-speaking attorney at law with Border Free Law Office in Nagoya, Aichi, handling a wide range of issues, from employment of foreigners, immigration law, residence status, and nationality to divorce and inheritance issues with foreigners. ## Areas of Expertise - Visa/Residence Status - international divorce - international inheritance - international criminal case - Consultations available in English and French ## Main consultation examples - A foreigner living in Japan died alone. An overseas heir would like to request assistance. - A child born in a foreign country wants recognition from his Japanese father. - A foreign worker has been fired at his workplace and is in trouble. - A foreign woman wants to divorce her Japanese/foreign husband. - A foreigner employed by the company was arrested for violating the Immigration Control Act. - My mother, who is a foreigner, passed away and her inherited property is overseas, what should I do? - Although she is married to a Japanese man and has children, she is in trouble because she does not have a residence status. - My spouse was detained at the Immigration Bureau. ## Examples of cases handled - International marriage/divorce - international inheritance - employment of foreigners - Legal issues surrounding foreigners - Issues surrounding residence in Japan - Refugee recognition procedure - Immigration case
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
Takao Ohashi - Pax Law Firm
Takao Ohashi is an attorney at law with Pax Law Firm in Chuo City, Tokyo, specializing in corporate law, Internet issues, and labor issues. He provides consultations in English. ## Areas of Expertise - 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 ## Consultation examples - Advice and solution support for various problems related to business operations - Creation of contracts and regulations - Governance/compliance support - Agreement regarding intellectual property rights - Trademark registration - Rights (including intellectual property rights) infringement response - Consultation regarding antitrust laws, premiums and misrepresentations laws, and subcontracting laws - funding - Business succession/M&A - Debt Collection - Various training etc. ## Legal fees - Initial consultation: Free up to 30 minutes - *Over 30 minutes: 5,500 yen for every 30 minutes (tax included)
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 Nakajima - Tokyo Flex Law Office
Hiroyuki Nakajima is an English-speaking attorney at law with Tokyo Flex Law Office in Shinjuku, Tokyo, providing legal support for web service and app providers and those who have online businesses. ## Areas of Expertise - Request for content removal - Request for sender's information disclosure - Claims for damages - Criminal complaints ## Issues related to video content streaming - Received a notification of copyright infringement for content streamed - Facing defamation issues - Distributed content that is different from the facts, leading to disputes ## Issues arising between the content creator and subscribers (viewers) - Struggling with frequent defamation - Address has been identified ## Issues with the agency or affiliated creators - Negotiations - Compensation from the agency doesn't match the revenue from streaming videos - Handling copyright and other rights issues related to streamed videos & licensing - Contract creation with affiliated creators ## Services for companies involved in app development & operations - Checking contracts between app developers and commissioners - Handling delivery-related disputes - Drafting & renewing terms of use - Creating systems for handling personal information - Designing services to meet the review standards of release platforms - Conceptualizing business schemes ## Features 1. Online consultations available 2. Full success-based payment options (depends on consultation content) 3. Available for same-day, holiday, and nighttime consultations - supporting speedy business decisions # Legal fees - 5,000yen for 30 minutes
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.
Keitaro Mishima - Mishima Law Office
Keitaro Mishima is an English-speaking attorney at law with Mishima Law Office, specializing in corporate law and family cases. ## Examples of Family Cases Handled - Divorce - Inheritance - Criminal cases - Labor disputes - Traffic accidents - Debt issues - Internet-related issues - Debt collection - Fraud, consumer issues, and more ## Examples of Corporate Cases Handled - Contract review - Labor disputes - Debt collection - Requests for disclosure of sender information - Intellectual property issues - Business succession - Overall business-related issues ## Features - 60 minutes free for the first consultation - Available for consultation on the same day, evenings, and holidays (reservation required) - Cost estimates provided in advance - Depending on the case, options for installment payments, post-payment, no initial fees, success fees, or Legal Aid are available.
Haruka Ookubo - Law Office Hidamari
Haruka Ookubo is an English-speaking attorney at law in Nara City specializing in divorce related issues. She is also a Certified Marriage Counselor (JADP). ## Consultation Cases - Infidelity/Affairs - Separation - Personality differences - Domestic Violence & Physical Abuse - Lack of intimacy - Emotional abuse - Non-payment of living expenses - Debt & Overspending - Alcoholism - Family relations - Property division - Child support - Child custody - Marriage expenses - Compensation for emotional distress - Divorce claims - Avoiding divorce - Visitation rights ## Examples of Cases Handled - Monetary issues such as compensation claims for infidelity/adultery - Concerns related to children like child support claims and deciding the custodial parent post-divorce - Experiencing emotional abuse, physical violence, or financial oppression ## Features - Consultations with children are allowed - Same-day, phone, and online consultations available - Clear Fee System - First 45-minute consultation on weekdays is free!
Song HyeYon - Musashikosugi Godo Law Office
Song HyeYon is an attorney at law with Musashikosugi Godo Law Office in Kanagawa, specializing in everyday legal issues like divorce, inheritance, and traffic accidents to corporate consultations. She provides consultations in English and Japanese. ## Areas of Expertise - Infidelity/Adultery - Separation - Personality clashes - Domestic violence (DV) - Lack of intimacy - Emotional abuse - Failure to contribute to household expenses - Debt & overspending - Alcoholism - Family relations - Property division - Child support - Parental rights - Marital expenses - Compensation for emotional distress - Divorce claims - Divorce prevention - Visitation rights ## Features - Experienced in divorces involving a foreign spouse. - Can communicate in English and Korean. - Handle cases involving overseas assets and divorces of self-employed individuals. - Takes consultations from both women and men. - Handles a wide range of cases, from mediation divorces to divorces that go to the Supreme Court. ## Main Focus Areas - Property division. - Claims for child support for children attending private schools or those requiring medical care. - Late-life divorce. - Divorces of working couples. ## Features - 5-minute free phone consultation. - Flexible availability, including same-day, evenings, and holidays. - Experienced in divorce cases involving a foreign spouse.
Nobuyuki Nomura - AK Law Offices
Nobuyuki Nomura is an attorney at law with AK Law Offices in Chiyoda, Tokyo. He speaks English, German, and Japanese, and provides legal advice and services related to corporate legal affairs. ## Areas of Expertise - Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Succession - Human Resources & Labor - Intellectual Property & Patents - Bankruptcy & Business Revival - External Legal Affairs - Entertainment - Medical & Healthcare - IT & Telecommunications - Finance - Human Resources & Education - Environment & Energy - Transport & Trade - Food & Franchise related - Manufacturing & Sales - Real Estate & Construction ## Examples of Cases Handled - Creation & Review of Contracts and Terms - Checking contents of contracts with new trading partners - Intellectual Property Cases - Franchise Contract-related - Frequent consultation on daily labor/legal issues - Handling infringements of patents, trademarks, designs, etc. - Contractual Disputes - Labor Relations - Cash Flow and Fundraising - Non-performance of Debts & Contract Termination ## Examples of Consultations - Considering introducing telework but unsure of the precautions. - Want to give leave to an employee with a fever but unsure about wage payment. - Declining sales leading to poor cash flow. - Need a legal check on overall document creation for private clinics. - Received financial claims for in-hospital/facility falls or accidents during transportation. - Received strange complaints from a customer. - Own a beauty salon and are troubled by malicious online reviews. - Want to consult on intellectual property like trademarks and copyrights. - Want to release a new service but unsure of legal issues like copyrights. - Want to discuss protecting and managing company intellectual properties like trademarks, patents, copyrights, etc. ## Features - Free Initial Consultation - Available for Consultation on Weekends, Evenings - Single-time requests also welcome
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
Ayako Nakachi - Hibiki Law Office
Ayako Nakachi is an English-speaking attorney at law with Hibiki Law Office in Kita-kyushu City in Fukuoka. She specializes in divorce, post-divorce arrangements such as child support and visitation rights. ## Areas of Expertise - Affairs and infidelity - Separation - Incompatibility of character - Domestic violence (DV) and physical violence - Lack of intimacy - Emotional abuse (Moral harassment) - Not contributing to living expenses - Debt and wasteful spending - Drinking and alcohol addiction - Family relationships - Asset division - Child support - Parental rights - Marital expenses - Compensation - Divorce requests - Avoiding divorce - Visitation rights ## Legal consultation fees: - 5,500 yen (tax included) per 30 minutes.
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.
Kanazawa Law Office
Kanazawa Law Office is a legal firm in Sendai, Miyagi, that provides English consultations and specializes in immigrations, international divorce, parent-child relationships, visa applications, labor issues, etc. ## Attorneys - [Hiroyuki Nagao](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/hiroyuki-nagao)
Hiroyuki Nagao - Kanazawa Law Office
Hiroyuki Nagao is an English-speaking lawyer in Sendai, Miyagi, specializing as an immigration application proxy lawyer, as well as international divorce, parent-child relationships, visa applications, labor issues, etc. ## Areas of Expertise - Visa & Residency Qualifications - International Divorce - International Inheritance - International Criminal Cases ## Examples of Cases Handled - Want to divorce a foreign partner. - Want to divorce a Japanese partner, but worried about visa status. - A father wants to obtain Japanese nationality for a child with a Japanese father. - Living abroad but want to separate and bring the child back to Japan. - Want to change a student visa to a work visa for employment. - Want to apply for permanent residency or naturalization. - Want to hire foreign workers and need support with visa and employment management. - Dissatisfied with treatment, but employment rules in Japanese are not clear. - A foreign acquaintance has been arrested. What should I do? etc.
Seiwa Law Firm
Seiwa Law Firm is an English-speaking legal office in Nagoya, Aichi, with an office in Tokyo as well. They specialize in immigration, divorce, and other international issues. ## Attorneys - [Nozomi Furutani](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/nozomi-furutani)
Nozomi Furutani - Seiwa Law Firm
Nozomu Furutani is an English-speaking attorney based in Nagoya, Aichi, specializing in residency qualifications, international marriage and divorce, and criminal cases. ## Areas of Expertise - Visa & Residency Qualifications - International Divorce - International Criminal Cases ## Key Cases We Handle - Criminal cases involving foreigners. - Procedures related to residency qualifications (extension, renewal, etc.). - Support for refugee procedures. - Foreign-related domestic matters (divorce, visitation, custody, etc.). - An acquaintance has been arrested/taken into immigration custody. - Want to divorce a foreign partner. - Want to renew residency qualifications. - Want to bring a spouse to Japan. ## About Attorney Fees - Consultation Fee: 5,500 yen (including tax) for 30 minutes. The initial fee and reward are adjusted according to the client's financial situation and are open for discussion.
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.
Yusuke Matsuo - AZ More International Law Firm
Having personally worked for 6 years overseas (Shanghai, China), Yusuke Matsuo possess an international sensibility and strives to offer balanced solutions that are aligned with the client's position. ## Specialties - Can speak in English and Chinese - Extensive experience advising clients looking to expand their businesses overseas - Immigration, visa & residency status - International divorce lawyer - Inheritance lawyer - Criminal case lawyer - M&A lawyer - Aside from legal services, can also handle accounting, tax, labor, real estate registration, permit applications, and other related matters. ## Career History - December 2008: Completed training at the Judicial Training Institute (Shizuoka Training). - January 2009: Joined Shimazaki Law Firm. - November 2010: Left Shimazaki Law Firm. - November 2010: Joined IP FOWARD Law Firm (Shanghai). - December 2012: Left IP FOWARD Law Firm (Shanghai). - August 2014: Joined King and Wood Mallesons (金杜) Law Firm (Shanghai). - December 2016: Left King and Wood Mallesons (金杜) Law Firm (Shanghai). - June 2017: Established AZ MORE International Law Firm. ## Educational Background - March 1999: Graduated from Tokyo Gakugei University High School. - March 2004: Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Economics. - March 2007: Graduated from Surugadai University Graduate School of Law. - July 2013: Completed language training at Shanghai International Studies University. - July 2014: Completed studies at Fudan University, Faculty of Law. ## Key Cases - Appointed as legal advisor for a real estate management company, October 2009. - Appointed as legal advisor for a web design company, March 2010. - Appointed as legal advisor for a web PR company, January 2017. - Appointed for legal due diligence (DD) for a CRO (Contract Research Organization) company, May 2018. - Appointed for legal DD for a foreign electronic product seller, March 2018. - Appointed for real estate legal DD for a foreign real estate company, April 2018. ## Media Appearances - Bi-weekly contribution to the legal column (A Popular Legal Consultation Room) in the "Shanghai Japion" newspaper (a weekly Japanese newspaper published in Shanghai, China) from the 1st to the 196th edition, since September 2014. - Appeared on TBS TV show "Job Tune" in the "Unscrupulous Business & Fraud Investigators vs. Unscrupulous Business & Fraudsters" segment, December 2018. - Appeared on ABEMA TV's "News Reality Show ABEMA Prime" in the "MC Hiroshi Nishimura / Online Salons and Fraud Risks" segment, March 2021. - Appeared on TV Asahi's "Shinichi Hatori Morning Show" in the "Reality of Money Troubles in Popular Online Salons" segment, April 2021. ## Lectures & Seminars - "How to Respond to Surprise Inspections by Chinese Authorities", hosted by King & Wood Mallesons Law Firm (Shanghai), October 2016. - "Lecture for Tomorrow's Legal Professionals (To be a Bridge between Japan and China as a Legal Professional)" hosted by Hougakukan Ito Juku.
AZ MORE International Law Firm
AZ MORE International Law Firm has an office in Tokyo and an office in Osaka and specializes in corporate law as well as providing services such as accounting, tax, labor, real estate registration, license applications, etc. Their services and consultations are available in Japanese, English, and Chinese. Attorneys - [Yusuke Matsuo](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/yusuke-matsuo) - [Nobutaka Nonaka](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/nobutaka-nonaka)
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)
Kazuma Higuchi - Higuchi & Partners, LPC
Licensed to practice law both in New York and in Japan, Kazuma Higuchi is an English-speaking international lawyer specializing in supporting companies looking to establish themselves in Japan and can provide legal advice for English contracts, contracts with foreign companies, M&As, and overseas expansions. Utilizing his proficiency in English, Higuchi also represents clients in international transaction negotiations. ## Examples of Cases - Wanting to expand overseas but unsure where to start. - Received an English contract from a foreign partner but can't understand its contents. - While domestic business can rely on trust, international transactions surely require contracts. Unsure if translating a Japanese template into English is sufficient. - Planning a joint venture with a foreign partner, but not sure what precautions to take. ## Key Cases Handled - Various English contracts (confidentiality, import/export, dealerships, agencies, manufacturing contracts, etc.) - Joint venture contracts with foreign companies - Establishing overseas bases - M&As with foreign companies ## Lawyer Fees - Consultation fee: 5,000 yen for the first 30 minutes (excluding tax). - ※Estimation requests and preliminary inquiries are free.
Higuchi & Partners
Higuchi & Partners is a law firm in Chiyoda, Tokyo, that provides English legal services to overseas-based companies and entrepreneurial individuals regarding their Japan-related business issues, and Japanese clients that are doing business internationally. Their focus is on corporate and business law. ## Attorneys - [Kazuma Higuchi](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/kazuma-higuchi) - [Asada Kazuki](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/asada-kazuki)
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)
Ohara & Furukawa
Ohara & Furukawa is a bilingual law firm in Osaka City specializing in corporate and business law, international family, intellectual property, and other international legal matters. ## Attorneys - [Nozomu Ohara](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/nozomu-ohara) - [Tomoyoshi Furukawa](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/tomoyoshi-furukawa)
Yasushi Fuji - Very Best Law Offices
Yasushi Fujii is an English-speaking divorce lawyer practicing in Roppongi, Tokyo. He is widely recognized for his expertise in international child custody cases and regularly receives referrals from nonprofit organizations in this area. He has authored several legal education and practice handbooks.
Tokyo Sanno Law Office
Tokyo Sanno Law Office is a law firm in Roppongi, Tokyo, specializing in divorce and family law. The firm can provide mediation and litigation and can provide counsel and divorce proceedings for divorce, child visitation, marital property distribution or any family law matter.
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.
Takeshi Sugawara - Sugawara Sasaki Law Group
Takeshi Sugawara is a bilingual lawyer in Sendai specializing in international divorces, infidelity issues, employment of foreigners, and business support. ## Areas of Expertise - International divorce - International inheritance - Visa & residency status ## Consultation Examples - (International Divorce) I want to divorce my foreign spouse. - (Relationship Issues) I suspect my foreign spouse is cheating. What should I do? - (International Inheritance) My mother passed away, and there's inherited property overseas. - (Residency Status) I'm married to a Japanese and have children, but I don't have a residency status and am facing difficulties. - (Labor Issues) I'm working for a Japanese company and have issues with my employment contract. - (Corporate Legal Affairs) I'm considering business expansion overseas and need advice. - (Corporate Legal Affairs) I'm about to sign a distributorship contract with an overseas business and need it reviewed. - (Corporate Legal Affairs) I need a contract reviewed. - (Corporate Legal Affairs) Planning an OEM contract with an overseas factory. ## Example of Cases Handled - International divorce - Infidelity and cheating issues - International inheritance - Employment of foreigners - Support for overseas business - Legal issues surrounding foreigners - Issues related to residency in Japan
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
Haraguchi International Law Office
Haraguchi International Law Office is a bilingual law firm in Setagaya, Tokyo, with a focus on corporate law, overseas expansion, dispute cases (litigations, arbitrations, mediations), etc. ## Attorneys - [Kaoru Haraguchi](https://mailmate.jp/service-directory/listing/kaoru-haraguchi)
Asada Kazuki
Asada Kazuki is a bilingual lawyer in Chiyoda, Tokyo specializing in international inheritance, overseas expansion, international transactions, English contracts, etc. ## Areas of Expertise - International Inheritance - Corporate Legal Affairs - General Civil Matters - Divorce Issues - Criminal Cases ## Background - Born in 1992 in San Francisco, California, USA - Graduated from Shibuya Educational Academy Shibuya High School in 2011 - Graduated from Meiji University Faculty of Law in 2015 - Completed postgraduate studies at Waseda University Graduate School of Law in 2017 - Completed judicial training (Kumamoto, 73rd term) in 2020 - Joined Higuchi International Law Firm in 2020 - Registered as a Personal Information Protection Lawyer in 2021 ## Affiliated Organizations & Positions - Japan Federation of Bar Associations - Tokyo Bar Association - Tokyo Bar Association's International Transaction Law Committee & Intellectual Property Law Committee - Tokyo Bar Association's International Committee (Vice-Chairperson, 2011 fiscal year onwards) - American Bar Association (ABA) - New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) - International Bar Association (IBA) - IBA International Sales Committee (Officer, 2012 fiscal year onwards) - Seiwa Juku Tokyo - Lawyers Network for Foreigners - International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA) (National Representative, 2016 onwards) - International Transaction Law Society - Japan Federation of Bar Associations: Working Group Secretary for Legal Support in Overseas Expansion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (2012 onwards)
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)
Koji Yamada - Sapporo International Law
Koji Yamada is an English-speaking attorney based in Hokkaido specializing in immigration issues. ## Areas of Expertise - Visa & Residency Status - International Divorce - International Inheritance - International Criminal Cases ## About Legal Fees - Consultation Fee: 5,000 yen (excluding tax) per 30 minutes. - *The first consultation is free. ## Examples of Cases Handled - I want a contract checked related to transactions with overseas companies. - I want to consult about a dispute that arose with a foreign worker. - I've been told by my Japanese spouse that they want a divorce and I'm distressed. - I've decided to divorce my foreign spouse, but what will happen to the custody of our child? - Support in transactions with overseas companies - International family cases (international inheritance, international divorce, international parent-child relations, etc.)
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
Rie Nojima - Shintoushin Law Office
Rie Nojima is a bilingual attorney at law specializing in visa & residency qualifications, international divorce, international inheritance, and international criminal cases. ## Divorce lawyer During divorce, issues that commonly arise involve child custody, child support, and financial matters such as alimony and property distribution. The course of these matters can vary greatly depending on the amount of research and preparation done beforehand. Thus, we recommend discussing these topics with an attorney early on. Merely talking to someone can lighten your heart, and entrusting your case to an attorney allows you to shift your focus to work, childcare, and moving forward. Please do not hesitate to contact us. ## Consultation Examples - Wanting to divorce a foreign partner. - A foreign spouse has returned to their home country; can we divorce? - We agree on divorce but dispute property distribution. - Discussions about divorce are complicated by the involvement of the other party's parents. - Cannot see the child after divorce. - Suspect husband is cheating; what should I do? - Experiencing domestic violence and want an immediate divorce but too afraid to say it. - How much property can be claimed in a divorce? ## Examples of Cases Handled - International Divorce - Divorce and Property Distribution - Claims for Damages (both leading to and not leading to divorce) - Custody and Visitation Rights - Domestic Violence, Emotional Abuse ## Strengths 1. Proficient in International Divorce. We have experience with international divorce and Hague Convention cases and can handle them effectively. 2. Rich Experience in Resolutions. We pride ourselves on our extensive experience in family law cases and other related issues. Based on our vast experience, we can swiftly identify the crux of a case and proceed accordingly. 3. Careful Handling of Sensitive Issues. We handle sensitive matters like infidelity, abortion, emotional abuse, and verbal abuse with care and understanding. 4. Solutions Including Post-Divorce Life Planning. We understand the concerns about post-divorce financial independence. We provide solutions that include post-divorce life planning.
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
Yuki Maruyama - ALT Law Firm
Yuki Maruyama is an international attorney at law whose firm, ALT Law Firm, handles cases in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese. ALT Law Firm is particularly strong in cases related to real estate and debt collection, as well as domestic affairs, corporate legal matters, general civil cases, and criminal cases, residence status, nationality, divorce involving a foreigner, or hiring foreigners. ## Main Areas of Expertise - Visa & Residence qualifications - International divorce - International inheritance - International criminal cases ## Common Consultation Topics Include - Wanting to start a business in Japan, but unsure about the residence qualifications for oneself or staff. - Wanting to employ foreign staff but unsure about the procedures for residence qualifications. - Permanent residence application was denied; how to get it approved? - Either party is a foreign national and wants to finalize a divorce in Japan. Wants custody of the child. - The heir or decedent is a foreign national. How will the inheritance procedure work? - Faced with the procedure of residence qualification cancellation; what to do? - Committed a criminal offense; are there any implications for the residence qualification? How to stay in Japan? - Want to request or have received a return request based on the Hague Convention. ## Firm Features - Flexible online consultations - Can accommodate same-day and evening consultations, depending on existing cases - Offers online consultations (via Zoom, WhatsApp, Messenger, etc.)
Kenta Hamamiya - Inaba Central Law Office
Kenta Hamami is an English-speaking attorney at law, specializing in visas and residency status, international divorces, inheritances, and criminal cases. ## Areas of Expertise - Visas & Residency Status - International Divorces - International Inheritances - International Criminal Cases ## Primary Cases Handled - International Criminal Cases - Visas & Residency Status - International Divorces - International Inheritances etc. ## Common Consultations - Searching for a lawyer who can handle criminal cases involving foreigners. - Want to do business with a foreign company and need a proper contract to prevent future disputes. - Want to divorce a Japanese spouse and curious about the implications for residency status. ## Features - Provides clear and thorough explanations. - Prioritizes speed and swift responses - First consultation is free - Same-day and evening consultations available
Shuji Tonogai - Tonogai Law Firm
Shuji Tonogai is an English-speaking international lawyer specializing in nternational divorces, family issues involving foreigners, labor disputes, criminal cases, and visa/residency matters. ## Areas of Expertise - International Divorce - Visa & Residency Status - International Inheritance - International Criminal Cases ## Common Inquiries - Overstayed visa duration. - Wish to stay in Japan because my child has adapted here; seeking special residency permission. - Want to change from a student visa to a work visa upon getting a job. - Want to apply for permanent residency or naturalization in Japan. - My spouse has been detained by the immigration bureau. - I work for a Japanese company but was dismissed without clear reasons. - I work in a Japanese company and have issues with my employment contract. - I want to divorce my Japanese spouse; what happens to my residency status? - I got arrested and can't communicate at all; I'm anxious about what will happen next. ## Key Focus Areas - All sorts of troubles faced by foreigners in Japan (traffic accidents, divorce, inheritance, etc.) - Support for residency applications - Other legal issues surrounding foreigners ## Features - Provides consultations in English and also offers sessions through chat or video calls. - Offers fee structures without any upfront payment to make it easier for clients. Utilization of Legal Aid and Japan Federation of Bar Associations' designated assistance is also possible.
Kaoru Haraguchi - Haraguchi International Law Office
Kaoru Haraguchi is the attorney director of Haraguchi International Law Office. Haraguchi is certified to practice law in Japan, the US and Mongolia. After 15 years of experience in law firms in Japan, the U.S., and Europe, he established his own firm 16 years ago, with a focus on corporate law, overseas expansion, dispute cases (litigations, arbitrations, mediations), etc. ## Areas of Expertise - Development of Japanese Companies outside Japan (in Mongolia) - Development of Japanese Companies outside Japan (other than in Mongolia) - Assisting Foreign Company doing business in Japan - International Succession - Litigation, Mediation and Other Dispute Resolution Practice - Bankruptcy/Civil Revitalization/Corporate Reorganization - Labor/Employment - General Corporate - Merger and Acquisition - Finance - Real Estate - Anti-Monopoly Law - International Debt Collection - Copyright Law - Criminal Case ## Consultation Fees - Initial consultation: 10,000 yen for 1 hour. - Advisory fee starts from 50,000 yen per month. - For dispute cases like litigations, where economic benefits can be easily determined, a system of upfront fees and success-based remuneration is applied. - International debt collection operates on a success-based remuneration system. - For cases where economic benefits are hard to determine, fees are based on hourly rates. The hourly rates are as follows: Chief Lawyer: 20,000 to 40,000 yen per hour; Associate Lawyers: 10,000 to 20,000 yen per hour; Paralegals: 5,000 to 10,000 yen per hour. - The choice of the above fee structures will be determined in consultation during the initial meeting.
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
Naonori Katou - Tokyo West Law
Naonori Katou is an English-speaking attorney at law specializing in inheritance and wills, real estate and divorce. ## Areas of Expertise for Corporate Clients - Contract Creation - Litigation - Business Succession - Labor - Debt Collection - Advisory Contract ## Areas of Expertise for Individual Clients - Inheritance/Wills - Divorce - Traffic Accidents - Real Estate - Debt Collection ## Consultation Fee - Initial consultation: 5,000 yen (excluding tax) per 30 minutes. This applies to subsequent consultations as well. No fee is charged if you decide to formally hire us on the day of consultation.
Taishi Takemoto - Tokiwa Law Office
Taishi Takemoto is an attorney at law, handling a wide range of cases including corporate legal affairs (legal consultations, drafting of Japanese and English contracts, M&A, legal DD, etc.), bankruptcy cases (private arrangements, civil rehabilitation, bankruptcy, etc.), general civil cases, and criminal cases. ## Areas of Expertise - M&A and Business Succession - Personnel and Labor - Intellectual Property and Patents - Bankruptcy and Business Rehabilitation - Foreign Affairs Legal Affairs - Entertainment - Medical and Healthcare - IT and Communications - Finance - Human Resources and Education - Environment and Energy - Transportation and Trade - Food and Franchise-related - Manufacturing and Sales - Real Estate and Construction ## Key Handled Cases - Business Rehabilitation & Bankruptcy - Business Succession - Debt Collection - Management Rights Disputes - Contract Creation (Japanese & English) ## Consultation Examples - Can't pay this month's employee salaries. Daily payment demands from clients and leasing companies. - A client has gone bankrupt (or seems to), and I want to recover the debt as soon as possible. - There's a dispute over management rights due to inheritance or divorce, and I want to secure my management rights. - I have a contract that I've been using for a long time, but I want to update it in line with the Civil Code revision. - Worried about unfavorable clauses in English contracts from overseas clients. - It was discovered that an employee embezzled company funds. - An employee was arrested in a criminal case.
Motonori Yasaka - Shiinoki Law Office
Motonori Yasaka is an attorney at law offering legal advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses and individual proprietors who do not have an internal legal department. Current advisory clients include multiple internet-related businesses (advertising production, marketing, etc.), multiple system development businesses, multiple labor dispatch businesses, multiple real estate and real estate businesses, judicial scrivener corporations, multiple construction-related businesses, goods purchasing and selling businesses including antique businesses, manufacturing and selling businesses of electrical equipment including overseas consignment production, apparel businesses, multiple restaurant businesses, adult entertainment businesses, and multiple specific non-profit organizations. ## Areas of Expertise - M&A and Business Succession - Personnel and Labor - Intellectual Property and Patents - Bankruptcy and Business Rehabilitation - Foreign Affairs Legal Affairs - Entertainment - Medical and Healthcare - IT and Communications - Finance - Human Resources and Education - Environment and Energy - Transportation and Trade - Food and Franchise-related - Manufacturing and Sales - Real Estate and Construction ## Common Consultation Examples - Want legal advice while understanding the company's daily situation. - Want to consult about legal questions in business. - Want to ensure company's confidential information isn't leaked. - Want to create a privacy policy. - Want a legal check on labor management and various document creation for a personal clinic. - A client isn't paying for the products. - The prime contractor isn't paying the contract fee. - Feeling anxious because there's no one in charge of legal affairs in the company. - Continuing transactions with clients without a contract. - Not only for dispute prevention and resolution, legal research for compliance, and handling practical matters under company law, legal consultations from employees, customers, business partners, and organization members.
Kouhei Yasuda - Inaba Central Office
Kouhei Yasuda is an attorney at law specializing in traffic accident law, Internet issues, divorce and gender issues, etc. ## Traffic Accident Law - Fatal accidents - Property damage accidents - Personal injury accidents - Residual disability grade certification - Fault ratio - Compensation for pain and suffering & damages ## Internet Issues - Deletion request - Sender disclosure request - Damage compensation claim - Criminal complaint ## Divorce and Gender Issues - Infidelity/Affairs - Separation - Personality mismatch - DV (Domestic Violence) - Sexless relationship - Emotional abuse (Moral harassment) - Not contributing to living expenses - Debt & overspending - Drinking/Alcohol addiction - Family relationships - Property division - Child support - Parental rights - Marriage expenses - Compensation for emotional distress - Divorce claims - Avoiding divorce - Visitation rights ## Common Consultation Examples - I want to divorce, but my partner doesn't agree. - My spouse suddenly brought up divorce, and I don't know what to do. - My husband suddenly left, and I'm struggling financially. - My spouse or the person they cheated with won't admit to the affair. - I want to claim compensation for emotional distress or child support. - I want to know if I can win custody.
Masaki Nagata - Yokohama Station Law Office
Masaki Nagata is an attorney at law based in Yokohama, focusing on traffic accidents, criminal cases, bankruptcy cases, and cases involving foreigners, such as consultations related to immigration visas. Masaki Nagata works with administrative scriveners who speak English and Chinese. ## Traffic Accident Cases - Fatal accidents - Property damage accidents - Personal injury accidents - Post-traumatic disability grade certification - Determination of fault ratio - Compensation for pain and suffering & damages ## Examples of Cases - I'm still visiting the hospital because of pain in my neck and back, but the insurance company says the treatment is over. What should I do? - The insurance company has offered a settlement amount, including compensation for pain and suffering, but I want to know if the amount is reasonable. - I left the post-traumatic disability certification request to the insurance company, but it was deemed non-applicable (or a light grade). I want to file an objection. - I want to apply for post-traumatic disability certification myself without leaving it to the insurance company. How should I do it? - I want support for post-traumatic disability certification. - I had an accident, but I don't know what to do first. - I heard that the settlement amount increases if I hire a lawyer. Is that true? - I heard there are standards for damage amounts such as compulsory liability insurance, insurance company, lawyer, and court. How are they different? - I want to hire a lawyer using the lawyer fee special contract. ## Areas of Expertise - Settlement negotiations - Support for post-traumatic disability grade certification - Compulsory liability insurance claims - Personal injury insurance claims (self-inflicted accidents, etc.) - Minor injury accident cases - Traffic accident litigation
Minoru Fujiwara - SOLA Law Office
Minoru Fujiwara is an English-speaking attorney at law based in Osaka, specializing in international issues, visas, residence status, inheritance, international divorce, etc. ## Areas of Expertise - Visa/Residence status - International divorce - International inheritance - International criminal cases ## Examples of Cases - A foreign woman who had an affair with a married Japanese man and is being sued for damages by his wife. - A foreign man running a restaurant in Japan having contract disputes with an advertising company. - A foreign man assaulted by a drunk Japanese person seeking damages. - Case study: A European woman spoke no Japanese at all. The firm consulted solely in English, held meetings, and reached a mediation agreement. - International divorces often come with various complex circumstances, so it's beneficial to consult a lawyer experienced in international divorce cases. - For foreigners who often face challenges due to language barriers, the firm strives to ensure that they don't suffer any disadvantages because of these challenges. ## Features - Phone consultation available - Holiday consultations available: Consultations are available on Saturdays with prior appointment. - Evening consultations available - Payment system: Inquire if you wish for installment payments, post-payment, or if you want to use the legal aid system.
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.
Haruki Maeda - Law Offices of Maeda
Haruki Maeda is an English-speaking lawyer based in Osaka specializing in overseas transactions, international divorces, or labor issues involving foreigners. ## Areas of Expertise - Visa & Residency Status - International Divorce - International Inheritance - International Criminal Cases - Drafting & Reviewing English Contracts - Hague Convention Cases ## Examples of Cases Handled - I want to sign a contract with an overseas company but don't know how. - My foreign wife filed for divorce without my consent, and I want to invalidate it. - I have migrated overseas, but my father's inheritance is in Japan, and I want to inherit it. - Many contracts (both in English and Japanese) with overseas business partners of advisory clients.
Chiharu Urata - Lale Law Office
Chiharu Urata is an English-speaking lawyer based in Osaka, specializing in international and foreigner issues, such as international divorce, immigration, etc. ## Areas of Expertise - International divorce - Visa and residency status ## Examples of Concerns Handled - A foreign employee was arrested for violating immigration laws. - Unsure how to comply when employing foreigners. - Laid off due to the impact of the new coronavirus. - A foreign mother passed away, leaving assets abroad. - Want to divorce a Japanese spouse. - Married to a Japanese with children but struggling due to lack of residency status. - Spouse was detained by the Immigration Bureau. - Looking for a lawyer familiar with legal matters in a foreign expansion. - Need legal support for document preparation when establishing a company in Japan. ## Focus Areas - International divorce - Support for residency applications - Legal check of English contracts
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
Tomoyoshi Furukawa - Ohara & Furukawa
Tomoyoshi Furukawa is a fluent English-speaking attorney based in Osaka and specializing in foreign employment, immigration law, visas, English contracts, company incorporation, and other corporate legal affairs. ## Areas of Expertise - Visas & Residency Qualifications - International Divorce - International Inheritance - International Criminal Cases - International Legal Affairs & Corporate Legal Affairs - Patents and Trademarks - Intellectual Property Issues - Company Establishment - Commercial Transactions ## Common Consultations - I want to check a contract. - I want advice on supporting Japanese companies expanding overseas. - I'm hiring a foreign worker and need to prepare an English employment contract. - The foreigner I employed exceeded the working hours stipulated in the Immigration Control Act and is being forcibly investigated by the police. - I want legal advice on changing the residency status when hiring a foreign part-timer as a regular employee. - My foreign father passed away in Japan, leaving property. - I want legal support for document preparation when establishing a company in Japan. ## Examples of Cases Handled - Foreign employment - Business support - Corporate legal affairs - International divorce - International inheritance - Legal issues surrounding foreigners, issues related to residency in Japan
Akiharu Hakamata - Nijidori Law Office
Akiharu Hakamata is an English-speaking attorney based in Kyoto, specializing in divorce law, interpersonal matters, and family law. ## Areas of Expertise - Infidelity/Affairs - Separation - Personality Mismatch - Domestic Violence (DV) & Physical Violence - Sexless Relationships - Emotional Abuse (Moral Harassment) - Not contributing to living expenses - Debt & Overspending - Drinking & Alcoholism - Family Relations - Property Division - Child Support - Parental Rights - Marriage Expenses - Compensation - Divorce Claims - Avoiding Divorce - Visitation Rights ## About Consultations - Offers a free phone consultation for about 10 minutes. - Consultations at the office are priced at 5,500 yen for 30 minutes. ## About Fees - Legal Consultation: 5,500 yen for 30 minutes - Initial Fee: From 110,000 yen - Compensation: From 110,000 yen * The initial and compensation fees may vary depending on the case, but we will always clarify during the consultation. ## Consultations for the Following Are Available - Proxy for divorce procedures - Claims and negotiations for compensation due to infidelity or affairs - Negotiations for reducing compensation, settlement negotiations - How to divide assets when divorcing - About child support - About child custody - About visitation rights with children
Yumi Sakamoto - Kyoto Sakura Law Office
Yumi Sakamoto is a bilingual attorney at law specializing in issues related to international divorce, criminal cases involving foreigners, or if you need advice on overseas transactions ## Areas of Expertise - Visa & Residency Status - International Divorce - International Inheritance - International Criminal Cases - English translation of contracts ## Common Consultation Cases For Individuals - "I want to divorce, but both of us are foreigners. What will the procedures be?" - "My foreign spouse took our child back to their home country and won't return to Japan." - "My foreign spouse has been arrested by the police." etc. # Common Consultation Cases For Corporations - "I want a check (or drafting) of an English contract." - "We received a draft contract from an overseas partner, but it contains extremely unfavorable terms for us. We want to modify it to more favorable terms." - "We hired a foreigner, but it seems they don't have a work-eligible visa. Will our company be held responsible?" etc.