Foresight Law Office is a Tokyo based firm that employs a cross disciplinary approach to corporate law and regulatory matters. The practice serves both pre IPO and listed companies, drawing on a professional team that spans IT, AI and IoT, robotics, security, VR/AR, entertainment, biotech, HR, real estate, hospitality, and energy to deliver strategically grounded legal guidance that supports sustainable business growth.
Clients benefit from a fast, proposal driven service model that aligns with their business pace and objectives. The firm combines practical risk management with strategic insight and maintains ongoing engagement with entrepreneurs and executives to ensure legal advice stays in step with growth and change.
Its practice covers IPO and venture law, M&A and corporate restructurings, general corporate and governance, finance and capital markets, employment and labour, IT and information security, intellectual property, real estate, and crisis management, enabling integrated, end to end support across the corporate lifecycle.
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Practice areas
Foresight Law Office provides robust corporate and commercial services for listed and pre IPO companies, with emphasis on governance, disclosure, and post IPO compliance. The firm supports corporate governance, securities regulation, internal controls, and the preparation of board materials, contracts, and governance policies, as well as handling M&A and corporate restructurings. Ongoing support beyond IPO is a focus, ensuring clients maintain compliant operations and manage risk as their businesses grow.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls
The firm advises on financing and financial regulation including securities laws, capital markets, and venture finance. It assists with capital policy, share issuances including preferred stock or other instruments, and the drafting and review of investment agreements, as well as financing arrangements. It also provides guidance on FinTech, payments regulations, and other financial services matters affecting clients.
Investment
Investment & Business Structuring
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management
Foresight Law Office handles intellectual property contracts such as licenses, transfers, and development agreements, and advises on IP enforcement strategies and protection of branding and content. The firm supports entertainment, merchandising, and content financing matters and provides guidance on IP related corporate transactions and risk management.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law
The firm handles real estate transactions, construction agreements, and property management matters, including lease and sale contracts, title and due diligence, and dispute resolution. It provides guidance on real estate financing, development projects, and regulatory compliance throughout the lifecycle of property transactions.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing
Foresight Law Office addresses employment and labour matters including employment contracts, HR policy development, employee onboarding and retention, restrictions on non compete and non solicitation, and workplace investigations. The firm represents clients in labour disputes and negotiations with unions, while helping implement compliant HR programs and robust internal policies.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation
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