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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

Oct. 2, 2024Awards: MHM lawyers selected in "Who’s Who Legal: Japan 2024"
Sep. 12, 2024Awards: Top rankings received from asialaw 2024
Sep. 12, 2024Awards: Top rankings received from IFLR1000 2024
Apr. 18, 2024Awards: The Best Lawyers in Japan™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2025 edition)
Jan. 17, 2024Awards: Top rankings received from The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024

Corporate Governance：Seminars

Jul. 19, 2024MHM Open Seminars: " [MHM Corporate Law Seminar 2024]: 'Board of Directors to become a mini-general meeting of shareholders ~ The arrival of an era in which outside directors account for the majority and conduct reviews of management ~' "
Apr. 24, 2024External Seminars: "GCNJ/PRI jointly sponsored [International Trends Seminar]: Strengthening corporate competitiveness through the practice of human capital management - Benefits gained by engaging in human capital management"
Feb. 2, 2024External Seminars: "Compliance Seminar for the Management (88th)"
Jan. 25, 2024External Seminars: "Reforms of Tender Offer Regulations and Large Shareholding Reporting System and Practical Implications"
Jan. 5, 2024 - Jan. 31, 2024External Seminars: "Shareholders’ Meeting 2024: Issues and Responses"

Corporate Governance：Publications

Magazine: "Commentary on the Judgment in the Shareholder's Derivative Action Against Toyo Tire & Rubber over the Data Falsification of Earthquake-Resistant Products"
Magazine Article: "Rules for Dinners and Gift-Giving Between Companies: Key Points for 'Gift Compliance'"
Magazine Article: "(Editorial) Whistleblower System Issues that Emerge from Investigation Reports"
Magazine Panel Discussion: "Round-Table Talk: Current Status and Issues Concerning Misconduct Investigations (Part 1) - Issues on Independent Committees, etc."
Book: "Meeting Bodies and their Status in the Companies Act - Practical Matters Concerning Shareholder's Meetings and Board of Directors' Meetings in a Period of Reform"