Kuretake Law Office, established in April 1998 in Tokyo, provides comprehensive legal services across family, corporate, and dispute resolution matters. The firm has earned a reputation for practical, client focused advocacy and for delivering reliable guidance through complex legal issues in Japan and for international clients engaged with Japanese law, including cross border family and corporate matters. The team combines broad litigation experience with a commitment to proactive problem solving, enabling clients to pursue amicable resolutions when possible and to assert their rights in court when necessary.
The practice emphasizes client service and accessible communication, offering English language information and support to help non native clients understand Japanese law and the implications of their legal choices. The firm prioritizes transparent, timely advice and uses mediation, conciliation and other ADR methods when they align with client goals, complementing its strong litigation capabilities.
With specialists in family law, corporate practice and bankruptcy matters, the firm leverages a collaborative team approach to handle a wide range of civil disputes and business related issues. Its lawyers bring experience in inheritance and custody matters, corporate governance and contract reviews, and debt related proceedings, enabling the firm to coordinate strategies across litigation, negotiations and regulatory compliance.
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Practice areas
Kuretake Law Office handles family matters including divorce, child custody, alimony and support, with particular attention to child welfare and cross border considerations when relevant.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment
The firm supports clients in personal injury matters including traffic accidents and other injuries, guiding them through negotiations with insurers and, when required, litigation to secure fair compensation.
Animal & Dog Injury
Assault & Battery
Birth Injury
Brain Injury
Car Accident
Construction Accident
Dangerous Product
Defamation
Drugs & Medical Devices
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Defect
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Property Damage
Sexual Abuse
Toxic Mold
Toxic Tort
Travel Accident
Truck Accident
Work Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death
Bankruptcy and rehabilitation are core practice areas, with guidance on debtor and creditor matters, insolvency filings, and debt collection, supported by experienced practitioners.
Bankruptcy
Debt & Collection
Credit Repair
Creditor
The firm has broad litigation experience across civil disputes and commercial matters, employing a rigorous case assessment, effective advocacy, and ADR when appropriate.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Dispute Prevention & Pre-Litigation
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency
Corporate and commercial work includes general corporate matters, contract reviews, governance, and compliance for businesses operating in Japan, with cross border capabilities and collaboration with tax and regulatory experts.
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
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