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Corporate Governance

Practical legal services in the increasingly important field of corporate governance

As the focus on corporate governance issues increases, the legal landscape in this area continues to develop. Demands from shareholders and other stakeholders have put increasing pressure on companies to establish efficient and effective corporate governance systems.

We have years of experience providing advice and support to corporations on the organization and administration of directors and shareholders meetings. Our deep expertise in corporate law together with our strong litigation practice in corporate and commercial disputes allow us to provide practical advice and assistance to clients in establishing efficient and effective corporate governance structures and in dealing with governance issues when they arise.

Corporate Governance - General

Practical legal services in the increasingly important field of corporate governance

Shareholder Relations

Assistance with all matters relating to shareholder relations, from proxy battles to investor relations

Corporate and Commercial Disputes

Legal skills and experience necessary to ensure that your rights are protected

Whistleblowing, etc.

Whistleblowing systems are a crucial first step enabling companies to take independent and proactive measures in cases of misconduct or wrongdoing through early detection. Based on our abundant experience with domestic and global whistleblowing systems, we advise clients on all aspects of corporate whistleblowing, from the establishment of systems to the appropriate handling of cases when reports are actually made.

Corporate Governance：People

Corporate Governance：News

Sep. 14, 2023Awards: Top Rankings received from asialaw 2023-24
Apr. 20, 2023Awards: The Best Lawyers in Japan™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2024 edition)
Mar. 31, 2023Public Service: Firm's lawyers involved in the Revision of the “Guidebook for Introducing Incentive Plans for Sustainable Corporate Growth as Board Members’ Compensation to Encourage Companies to Promote Proactive Business Management”
Jan. 11, 2023Awards: Top Rankings Received from The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023
Dec. 26, 2022Awards: Top Rankings Received in The Nikkei's "Corporate Legal Tax Affairs and Lawyer Survey 2022"

Corporate Governance：Seminars

Dec. 13, 2023External Seminars: "Initial Responses When Fraud and Misconduct are Discovered: Skills and Knowledge that Should be Possessed as a Person in Charge of Legal Affairs and Compliance"
Mar. 29, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2023External Seminars: "4th Asia-based International Financial Law Conference"
Feb. 17, 2023External Seminars: "Compliance Seminar for the Management (85th)"
Dec. 2, 2022External Seminars: "Compliance Seminar for the Management (84th)"
Oct. 14, 2022External Seminars: "Compliance Seminar for the Management (83rd)"

Corporate Governance：Publications

Magazine Article: "Current Status of Organization Structural Design Options in Listed Companies and Future Outlook"
Magazine Article: "Corporate Legal Affairs: Case Analysis of Human Capital Reporting in Annual Securities Reports Filed in June, 2023"
Magazine Article: "Transitioning to a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee - Key Points to be Considered When Making a Decision on Transition and Points to Note Regarding Their Design and Operation"
Magazine Panel Discussion: "Round-Table Talk: Shareholder Activism and Review of Shareholders Meetings in June 2023"
Magazine Article: "Major Laws Passed at the 211th Ordinary Session of the Diet and their Effect on Business Practice"