Kawai & partners - 河井耕治法律事務所

KAWAI & partners - 河井耕治法律事務所 is a boutique law firm based in Okinawa, Japan, with a founding history dating back to 1998 when Koji Kawai established the practice in Nagasaki. The firm delivers focused legal services to businesses and individuals, combining local insight with practical cross-border experience. The team provides bilingual service in Japanese and English and emphasizes accessibility, clear communication, and results oriented counsel for every engagement.

During his tenure with Nomura Real Estate Group from 2008 to 2019, Koji Kawai gained extensive exposure to real estate funds, investment management, overall real estate operations, construction, overseas real estate investment and domestic and international M&A. These experiences shape the firm s practice in corporate and real estate matters, enabling clients to navigate complex transactions, regulatory requirements and cross-border opportunities with practical, transaction oriented guidance.

In Okinawa, the firm pursues client centered service, combining local presence with international perspective. Koji Kawai participates in a wide range of professional activities including human rights and victim support initiatives, which reflects the firm s commitment to clients and community. The practice areas include corporate and commercial, real estate and criminal victim defense, and the team emphasizes practical legal solutions that align with clients business objectives while protecting rights and interests.