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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.
Founded in 1998
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The Corporate & Commercial practice provides domestic and international M&A guidance, business succession support and cross-border expansion planning. The firm assists with deal structuring, negotiations and post closing matters, drawing on Koji Kawai s experience with real estate groups and cross-border transactions to deliver practical, compliant solutions.
The Real Estate practice offers legal advice and negotiation support for real estate, construction, civil engineering and design management matters. The team leverages Koji Kawai s background with Nomura Real Estate Group to assist with real estate funds, investment transactions and cross-border real estate development and financing.
The Criminal Defense practice focuses on criminal victims advocacy, providing counseling, representation and support throughout investigations and proceedings, and connecting clients with victim support organizations and relevant resources to minimize secondary harm and protect rights.
