About Us

Hiratsuka & Co. is a Tokyo law firm providing a full range of domestic and cross-border Japanese legal services.
We are known for our clear and sensible advice, which is supported by our wealth of
experience, thorough research and commitment to providing the highest standards of
protection for the rights and interests of our clients.
Since being founded in 1976, we have been instructed by corporations and individuals from all around the globe, including but not limited to Japan, U.K., U.S., France, Germany,
Switzerland, Norway, Greece, Russia, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Brazil and Argentine.
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific consistently rank us in the top tier of Shipping
- Independent Local Firms, Japan.

About HIRATSUKA & CO

Founded in 1976

50 people in their team


Practice areas
Business
Banking & Finance
Corporate & Commercial
Lawsuits & Disputes
Energy, Environment & ESG
Employment & Labor
Insurance

Languages spoken
Japanese
English

Social media

Practice areas

Business

Our services cover the whole spectrum of Japanese law,
with particular focus on Shipping, Insurance/Reinsurance, International Trade, International Litigation/Arbitration.

Employer
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Banking & Finance

Tax Increment Financing
Investment
Financial Services Regulation
Securities
Funds & Asset Management
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Sustainable Finance
Equity Capital Markets
Debt Capital Markets
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Structured Finance
Project Finance

Corporate & Commercial

Administrative
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Government Relations & Lobbying
International Trade Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
Sanctions & Export Controls
Private Equity
Corporate Governance

Lawsuits & Disputes

Hiratsuka & Co. is a Tokyo law firm providing a full range of domestic and cross-border Japanese legal services.
We are known for our clear and sensible advice, which is supported by our wealth of
experience, thorough research and commitment to providing the highest standards of
protection for the rights and interests of our clients.
Since being founded in 1976, we have been instructed by corporations and individuals from all around the globe, including but not limited to Japan, U.K., U.S., France, Germany,
Switzerland, Norway, Greece, Russia, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Brazil and Argentine.
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific consistently rank us in the top tier of Shipping
- Independent Local Firms, Japan.

Ethics and Professional Responsibility
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Water Law
Climate Change Law

Employment & Labor

Hiratsuka & Co. is a Tokyo law firm providing a full range of domestic and cross-border Japanese legal services.
We are known for our clear and sensible advice, which is supported by our wealth of
experience, thorough research and commitment to providing the highest standards of
protection for the rights and interests of our clients.
Since being founded in 1976, we have been instructed by corporations and individuals from all around the globe, including but not limited to Japan, U.K., U.S., France, Germany,
Switzerland, Norway, Greece, Russia, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Brazil and Argentine.
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific consistently rank us in the top tier of Shipping
- Independent Local Firms, Japan.

Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination

Insurance

Hiratsuka & Co. is a Tokyo law firm providing a full range of domestic and cross-border Japanese legal services.
We are known for our clear and sensible advice, which is supported by our wealth of
experience, thorough research and commitment to providing the highest standards of
protection for the rights and interests of our clients.
Since being founded in 1976, we have been instructed by corporations and individuals from all around the globe, including but not limited to Japan, U.K., U.S., France, Germany,
Switzerland, Norway, Greece, Russia, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Brazil and Argentine.
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific consistently rank us in the top tier of Shipping
- Independent Local Firms, Japan.

Reinsurance
Property Insurance
Reinsurance
Marine Insurance
Bad Faith Insurance
Health insurance
Insurance Defense
Insurance Fraud
Life Insurance

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