Meirin Kokusai Law Office

Meilin Kokusai Law Office is a full-service Japanese law firm founded in November 2012 that has developed a broad corporate and international practice from its principal office in Fukuoka with a Tokyo office and multiple overseas bases. The firm emphasizes integrated, team-based delivery of corporate, intellectual property and international legal services to businesses of varying sizes, aiming to combine specialist knowledge with practical commercial advice.

The firm has grown into a multi-disciplinary practice with a sizeable team of domestic and foreign-qualified lawyers and specialist staff who handle cross-border matters, intellectual property work, M&A and regulatory compliance for Japanese clients expanding overseas. Its overseas offices and networks support transactional, compliance and dispute-resolution work across Asia.

Meilin positions itself around specialist practice teams and packaged services - including IP filings, GDPR and privacy compliance, HR legal support and bespoke overseas expansion support - delivering timely, commercially focused solutions and hands-on support for corporate clients pursuing regional expansion or requiring specialised legal risk management. Recent initiatives include practice teams dedicated to specific markets, illustrating a sector-focused, client-responsive service model.