Establishing an optimal internal framework is vital for any company seeking to deal effectively with risks that arise in daily business activities and to promote ongoing corporate expansion. In addition, companies are required to provide information about governance frameworks in disclosure documents under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and financial instruments exchange regulations. Mori Hamada & Matsumoto utilizes the know-how it has gained by counseling a multitude of clients over the years to provide advice for establishing efficient, transparent and legally-compliant governance frameworks that meet clients' needs and accommodate their specific characteristics.

Laws and ordinances concerning shareholder meetings are complex, and having a correct understanding of relevant laws and regulations is crucial, especially for publicly-held companies. Also, practical know-how is essential for any company seeking to correctly prepare for and manage meetings attended by large numbers of shareholders. In recent times, companies have increasingly sought specialized know-how as proposals by shareholders and the practice of proxy solicitation become more common at shareholder meetings. Mori Hamada & Matsumoto utilizes a wealth of experience in this area to accommodate the individual needs and circumstances of our clients.

Over the years, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto has supported numerous companies adopting an executive officer system, transferring to a company with a committee system, or implementing governance structure reforms due to changes in organization or authority given to officers and executive members. The firm also offers legal services focusing on establishing efficient and proper corporate decision-making processes that comply with the law and are based on the firm's wealth of experience handling litigation, including shareholder derivative actions.

While it is vital to establish an internal control system to prevent misconduct, the ability to carry out sound risk management when an act of misconduct surfaces is equally if not more important. Failure to adequately deal with acts of misconduct can put a company's very survival at stake. Mori Hamada & Matsumoto offers legal services that include dealing with disclosure, the press, and relevant authorities; participation in internal and external investigations; and risk counseling for management, based on our wealth of experience in advising on cases involving misconduct.

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto offers legal services dealing with matters that arise in the course of the client’s day-to-day business activities, such as contract drafting and negotiations. The firm uses know-how gained from legal counsel that it has provided to a multitude of corporate clients over the years, offering support for routine business operations as well as novel legal issues that a client may face. The firm's services also include assistance with the establishment of internal rules and legal review of disclosure documents.